Overview
Camaret sur Aigues wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 27,000 people in Camaret-sur-Aigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Camaret sur Aigues is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camaret-sur-Aigues, within the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 27,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. As a French treatment facility serving a population of 27,000, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's operational details and specific treatment processes are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the Aigues River, a tributary of the Ouvèze, which eventually joins the Rhône River and drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for agriculture and viticulture. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aigues River, a tributary of the Ouvèze, which flows into the Rhône River and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive environment, which is subject to EU regulations for nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Camaret-sur-Aigues, in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 27,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Aigues River, a tributary of the Ouvèze, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving 27,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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