Overview
CONDOM wastewater treatment plant serves Condom, Occitanie, France, with a population equivalent of 23,100. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CONDOM wastewater treatment plant is located in Condom, in the Occitanie region of southern France. It serves a population equivalent of 23,100, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Baïse River, a tributary of the Garonne, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river basin that provides water for agriculture and ecosystems in southwestern France.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Baïse River, which flows into the Garonne River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The area is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and seasonal variations in water flow, requiring effective nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CONDOM wastewater treatment plant is located at 23, Route de Courrejot, Au Canal, Condom, Gers, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,100, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Baïse River, a tributary of the Garonne, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving water is a sensitive area.
In France, plants serving 23,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The EU directive sets standards for such agglomerations.
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