Overview
CHATEAUNEUF LES MARTIGUES VILLAGE wastewater treatment plant serves Châteauneuf-les-Martigues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 19,629.
CHATEAUNEUF LES MARTIGUES VILLAGE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, within the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of about 19,629, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French plant serving over 15,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Étang de Berre lagoon or directly through coastal outfalls. This region is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Berre lagoon, a key habitat for migratory birds and aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Étang de Berre, a large lagoon connected to the Mediterranean Sea. The Étang de Berre is a vital ecological zone supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. Downstream, the Mediterranean Sea receives the lagoon's outflow, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in this coastal and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 19,629 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Étang de Berre lagoon and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 15,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas like the Étang de Berre.
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