BOGEVE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Viuz-en-Sallaz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

BOGEVE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Viuz-en-Sallaz, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 2,600 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 410.32 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arve River and then the Rhône River, flowing toward the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Arve basin, a region known for its alpine ecosystems and proximity to Lake Geneva.

The plant discharges into the Arve River basin, a tributary of the Rhône River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Arve watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its alpine origins and proximity to Lake Geneva. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality in this important river system.