Overview
Bellegarde sur Valserine wastewater treatment plant serves Valserhône in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 22,348 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
The Bellegarde sur Valserine wastewater treatment plant is located in Valserhône, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of around 22,348 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rhône River basin, which flows southward to the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Ain department and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhône corridor.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream areas include ecologically sensitive wetlands and migratory fish habitats, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Arlod, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Valserhône, in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 22,348 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Rhône River basin, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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