Overview
CHEVRIER Baugely is a wastewater treatment plant in Vulbens, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving approximately 6,733 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CHEVRIER Baugely is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vulbens, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The plant serves a population of around 6,733, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Rhône's diverse fish populations and the delta's sensitive habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watercourse, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows southward through France, passing through Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
CHEVRIER Baugely is located in Vulbens, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, near the Swiss border.
The plant serves approximately 6,733 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, CHEVRIER Baugely operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. French plants of this scale typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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