Overview
Beynost Saint Maurice de Beynost wastewater treatment plant serves 13,150 people in Beynost, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Beynost Saint Maurice de Beynost wastewater treatment plant is located in Beynost, a commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The facility serves a population of 13,150, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French treatment 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 treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Rhône River, a major European waterway flowing to the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which flows southward through the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône is a large, ecologically significant river that supports diverse fish species and migratory birds. Downstream areas include the Camargue delta, a sensitive wetland ecosystem. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beynost, a commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
The plant serves a population of 13,150, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Rhône River, eventually reaching 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people in France typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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