Overview
BOIS D AMONT wastewater treatment plant serves Bois-d'Amont, France, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,050. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and discharges 365.72 m³/day.
BOIS D AMONT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bois-d'Amont, a commune in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,050 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. With a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 365.72 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating robust infrastructure for future growth. As a French facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and secondary treatment for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Mediterranean Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Rhône River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Jura region is known for its karstic geology and rich biodiversity, making water quality protection critical. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BOIS D AMONT is located at Rue des Primevères, Bois-d'Amont, in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,050 residents of Bois-d'Amont and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mediterranean Sea.
BOIS D AMONT provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a French plant, BOIS D AMONT operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent.
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