Overview
Cabriès wastewater treatment plant serves 4,417 residents in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with advanced treatment. It discharges 787.98 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 8,033 m³/day.
The Cabriès wastewater treatment plant is located in Cabriès, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of 4,417 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant meets the required treatment standards for sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 8,033 m³/day and current discharge volume of 787.98 m³/day indicate ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Étang de Berre or the Rhône River delta. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern France.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Arc River or the Étang de Berre lagoon. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic species. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast, requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Cabriès wastewater treatment plant is located at Chemin des Vaneu, Cabriès, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of 4,417 residents in the Cabriès area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which eventually drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Arc River or the Étang de Berre lagoon.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Cabriès (serving 4,417 people) are required to provide appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment requirement, ensuring protection of the downstream Mediterranean environment.
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