Overview
CAUMONT 09 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Taurignan-Castet in Occitanie, France. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 6,000 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CAUMONT 09 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Taurignan-Castet, a commune in the Ariège department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,000, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, CAUMONT 09 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River via the Ariège River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Garonne basin.
Environmental context
CAUMONT 09 discharges into the Ariège River watershed, a tributary of the Garonne River. The Garonne flows through southwestern France to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation, recreation, and drinking water supply downstream. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
CAUMONT 09 is located on Route de Roquelaure in Taurignan-Castet, a commune in the Ariège department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,039 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Ariège River and eventually the Garonne River system.
As a French plant serving about 6,000 people, CAUMONT 09 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) when discharging into freshwater. French regulations align with this standard.
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