Overview
BERNOS BEAULAC wastewater treatment plant serves Bernos-Beaulac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 836 with a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day.
The BERNOS BEAULAC wastewater treatment plant is located in Bernos-Beaulac, a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It serves a population of approximately 836 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 149.14 m³/day, the facility has ample capacity to handle current loads. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater from BERNOS BEAULAC is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River and then the Gironde estuary, a major ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a vital role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the aquatic ecosystems of the Garonne basin, which is important for biodiversity and local water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Garonne River basin, which flows into the Gironde estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Garonne and its estuary support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of this important waterway.
Frequently asked questions
The BERNOS BEAULAC plant is located in Bernos-Beaulac, a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Its address is Bernos, Bernos-Beaulac, Langon, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 33430, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 836 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for small communities under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Garonne River. The Garonne flows into the Gironde estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Secondary treatment meets the directive's standards for inland discharges, ensuring protection of the receiving water environment.
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