CORPEAU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corpeau, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The CORPEAU wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Corpeau, within the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of approximately 3,553 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French regulations. 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 sensitive areas. Its designed capacity of 18,433 m³/day indicates substantial headroom for future growth, with current discharge averaging 633.85 m³/day. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River and then the Rhône River, flowing toward the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Saône River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.