Overview
CONDEZAYGUES wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Vite in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 28,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CONDEZAYGUES wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Vite, within the Lot-et-Garonne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River and then the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local river system, flowing into the Garonne River, a major watercourse in southwestern France. The Garonne supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital resource for irrigation and drinking water. Downstream, the river reaches the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's discharge quality critical for both freshwater and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The CONDEZAYGUES plant is located in Saint-Vite, in the Lot-et-Garonne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows into the Garonne River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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