Overview
BOUC BEL AIR wastewater treatment plant serves Bouc-Bel-Air in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,150.
The BOUC BEL AIR wastewater treatment plant is located in Bouc-Bel-Air, a commune in the Aix-en-Provence area of Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,150 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French plants typically employ activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Arc River or its tributaries. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and recreational use in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arc River basin, which flows into the Étang de Berre lagoon and then the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and bird species, and is sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Mediterranean coastal zone is ecologically significant, with seagrass meadows and marine habitats that require protection from excessive nutrient loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bouc-Bel-Air, a commune in the Aix-en-Provence area of Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Arc River and eventually reaches the Étang de Berre lagoon and the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in France typically use secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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