Overview
BOLLENE CROISIERE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Mondragon, France, serving 1,205 people. It discharges 214.97 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
BOLLENE CROISIERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mondragon, within the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France. It serves a population of 1,205 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 214.97 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. As a French facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhone River basin. The Rhone is a major European river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhone River basin, which flows southward through southeastern France and into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhone supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BOLLENE CROISIERE is located in Mondragon, in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,205 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhone River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment to protect the environment. Advanced treatment is typical for sensitive areas.
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