Overview
COLLOBRIERES wastewater treatment plant in Collobrières, France, serves 1,885 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 336.28 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day.
The COLLOBRIERES wastewater treatment plant is located in Collobrières, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France. This facility serves a population of approximately 1,885 residents, reflecting its role in a small rural community. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 336.28 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for sensitive environments. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters, which can affect flow rates. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal waters that support diverse marine life and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow towards the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Gulf of Lion watershed. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Advanced treatment minimizes nutrient loading, protecting these waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue Jean Aicard, Collobrières, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,885 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in southern France.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for communities of this size.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow to the Mediterranean Sea, helping protect coastal waters and marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Lion.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment level indicates compliance with sensitive area requirements.
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