Overview
CERET2 is a wastewater treatment plant serving Céret, Occitanie, France. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,696.
CERET2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Céret, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,696 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, CERET2 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 treated effluent from CERET2 ultimately drains into the Tech River, which flows through the Pyrénées-Orientales and into the Mediterranean Sea near Argelès-sur-Mer. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity.
Environmental context
CERET2 discharges into the Tech River, which flows eastward through the Pyrénées-Orientales and enters the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy make water quality protection a priority.
Frequently asked questions
CERET2 is located in Céret, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France.
CERET2 serves a population of approximately 8,696 people.
CERET2 discharges treated effluent into the Tech River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 8,696 people require secondary treatment. CERET2 is subject to this directive, ensuring its effluent meets quality standards before discharge.
In France, plants serving around 8,700 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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