Overview
Bernis Aubord wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Bernis in Occitanie, France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,332 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Bernis Aubord wastewater treatment plant is located in Bernis, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of about 7,332 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union 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 discharging into freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both agricultural and ecological needs in the Camargue delta area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vistre River, a tributary of the Rhône, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes the Camargue, a vast wetland and delta region that supports diverse birdlife and aquatic species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bernis, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France, near the city of Nîmes.
The plant serves approximately 7,332 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Vistre River, which flows into the Rhône and eventually 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 directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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