Overview
Cogolin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 36,490 people in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Located within 50 km of the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Cogolin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cogolin, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 36,490, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant serving over 15,000 people, Cogolin is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated; the proximity to the Mediterranean coast suggests potential sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the coastal water quality of the French Riviera. The region supports diverse marine life and tourism-dependent ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment critical for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The Cogolin plant is situated in the coastal watershed of the Mediterranean Sea, within the Gulf of Saint-Tropez area. Treated effluent likely enters a local river or stream that drains into the Mediterranean, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution, emphasizing the need for effective nutrient removal.
Frequently asked questions
The Cogolin wastewater treatment plant is located in Cogolin, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 36,490 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Mediterranean Sea, given the plant's location within 50 km of the coast.
As a French plant serving over 15,000 people, Cogolin operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard. In coastal sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine ecosystems.
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