Overview
BESSENAY wastewater treatment plant serves Chevinay in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 1,224, with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 218.36 m³/day.
The BESSENAY wastewater treatment plant is located in Chevinay, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of approximately 1,224 people, making it a small-scale facility under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 218.36 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The plant's advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing environmental impact on receiving waters. The treated wastewater from BESSENAY is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône River flows southward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and contributes to the ecological health of the Rhône basin.
Environmental context
The BESSENAY plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône River is a major European waterway that flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and contributing to the overall water quality of the Rhône basin.
Frequently asked questions
The BESSENAY plant is located in Chevinay, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, along Route du Col de la Luère.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,224 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhône River basin, eventually flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French plant, BESSENAY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. Its advanced treatment aligns with high environmental standards.
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