Cavaliere Wastewater Treatment Plant, Le Lavandou, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Cavaliere is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Lavandou, a coastal town in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 16,033 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its location near the Mediterranean coast makes it part of the region's critical water infrastructure. As a French plant, Cavaliere operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French plants typically employ activated sludge or biological filtration to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and coastal ecosystems in the popular tourist region of the Côte d'Azur.

Cavaliere plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast in the Var department. Treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which ultimately connects to the broader Western Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters support ecologically sensitive habitats such as Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are crucial for biodiversity and carbon sequestration. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality for tourism and marine life.