Overview
CHANCY EN SUISSE VIRY wastewater treatment plant serves Chancy, Geneva, France. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 6,653.
The CHANCY EN SUISSE VIRY wastewater treatment plant is located in Chancy, within the Geneva region of France. It serves a population of approximately 6,653 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant is expected to comply with national standards derived from the directive. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows southward through France, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chancy, in the Geneva region of France, near the Swiss border.
The plant serves approximately 6,653 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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