Overview
CAVEIRAC wastewater treatment plant serves Caveirac, Occitanie, France. It is an inland facility designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The CAVEIRAC wastewater treatment plant is located in Caveirac, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,208 people and is situated inland, away from coastal areas. It is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed under French regulations. As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône river basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems and agricultural water use in the Gard area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Vidourle or Rhône river systems, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The facility's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The CAVEIRAC plant is located at Chemin de Calvisson, Caveirac, in the Gard department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,208 people in the Caveirac area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône river basin.
As a plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people, CAVEIRAC is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge.
In France, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet national water quality standards.
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