Overview
Cabestany wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,335 people in Occitanie, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Cabestany wastewater treatment plant is located in Cabestany, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of about 13,335, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Têt River or its tributaries. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a sensitive coastal environment. Proper treatment helps protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along the Languedoc-Roussillon coast.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Têt River basin, which discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Perpignan. The coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The area is also important for tourism and aquaculture, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Mas Alart, Les Coteaux de Saint-Thomas, Cabestany, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 13,335 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, likely the Têt River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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