Overview
BRAM nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bram, Occitanie, France, serving approximately 5,188 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 925.53 m³/day.
BRAM nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Bram, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of around 5,188 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 925.53 m³/day. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and treats wastewater from the local community. As an advanced treatment facility, BRAM nouvelle goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent (PE) are required to provide secondary treatment, but France often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent from BRAM nouvelle is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Aude River and its tributaries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Aude River basin from nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the coastal lagoons and marine environment of the Gulf of Lion.
Environmental context
BRAM nouvelle discharges into the Aude River basin, which flows through the Occitanie region into the Mediterranean Sea near Narbonne. The Aude River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The downstream environment includes the Narbonnaise coastal lagoons, which are ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from reduced nutrient loads from advanced treatment. Protecting these waters from eutrophication is critical for maintaining biodiversity and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BRAM nouvelle is located in Bram, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. The full address is Chemin de Halage, Bram, 11150, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,188 people, which classifies it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Aude River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect downstream water bodies.
BRAM nouvelle protects the Aude River and its tributaries by removing pollutants before discharge. The Aude River flows through Occitanie and into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting aquatic ecosystems and coastal lagoons.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE require secondary treatment. BRAM nouvelle provides advanced treatment, exceeding the minimum requirement, which is common in sensitive areas to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.
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