Overview
Cap Sicie Amphitria is a major wastewater treatment plant serving La Seyne-sur-Mer, France. It handles a population equivalent of 290,000 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Cap Sicie Amphitria is a major wastewater treatment plant located in La Seyne-sur-Mer, within the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of southern France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 290,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its coastal proximity places it in a sensitive environmental zone requiring advanced treatment standards. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive coastal area, the plant is expected to meet tertiary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates nutrient removal to protect the Mediterranean Sea from eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The surrounding waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. The facility plays a critical role in maintaining water quality along the French Riviera, protecting both public health and the coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near La Seyne-sur-Mer support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's ecological and economic value.
Frequently asked questions
Cap Sicie Amphitria is located in La Seyne-sur-Mer, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 290,000, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall, after undergoing treatment to meet EU standards.
As a French plant in a coastal sensitive area, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations in coastal sensitive areas, French plants typically employ tertiary treatment including nutrient removal to protect the Mediterranean Sea.
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