Overview
CAISSARGUES wastewater treatment plant serves Caissargues in Occitanie, France. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,940.
The CAISSARGUES wastewater treatment plant is located in Caissargues, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,940 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), and it operates as part of France's national wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River delta and the Camargue region. The Camargue is an ecologically sensitive area known for its wetlands, salt flats, and diverse birdlife, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Vistre River, a tributary of the Rhône, which then reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. The Camargue is a vast wetland area that supports diverse aquatic life, including flamingos and other migratory birds, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue de Camargue, Caissargues, in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves approximately 5,940 residents in the commune of Caissargues and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Vistre River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône delta.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU discharge standards.
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