Overview
BELLEVILLE 69 Saone Beaujolais wastewater treatment plant serves Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,632 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BELLEVILLE 69 Saone Beaujolais wastewater treatment plant is located in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of about 23,632, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Saone River, a major tributary of the Rhone. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's discharge contributes to the Saone River's water quality management. The treated effluent is discharged into the Saone River, which flows south to join the Rhone River near Lyon. The Rhone then continues to the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Saone-Rhone corridor, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory route for fish.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saone River, a major tributary of the Rhone River. The Saone-Rhone corridor is a vital waterway in southeastern France, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a migratory route for fish species such as the European eel. The downstream Rhone delta and Camargue region are ecologically sensitive areas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Quai Charles Voisin in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, in the Rhone department of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 23,632 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Saone River, which flows into the Rhone River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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