Overview
Cournon d'Auvergne wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 48,421 people in Cournon-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Cournon d'Auvergne wastewater treatment plant is located in Cournon-d'Auvergne, a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. Serving a population of approximately 48,421, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment for sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the receiving water body's classification. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Allier River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Allier River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Allier River basin, which flows into the Loire River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Allier is known for its rich biodiversity, including populations of migratory fish such as salmon and eels. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting a variety of aquatic habitats and riparian zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de la Ribeyre à Gondole, Cournon-d'Auvergne, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 48,421 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Allier River, a tributary of the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant serving over 15,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving water is a sensitive area.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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