Overview
The DRAGUIGNAN TRANS EN PROVENCE SIVU wastewater treatment plant serves Trans-en-Provence in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 38,300.
The DRAGUIGNAN TRANS EN PROVENCE SIVU wastewater treatment plant is located in Trans-en-Provence, within the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 38,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and European regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, and it is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the SIVU (Syndicat Intercommunal à Vocation Unique) authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Argens River and its tributaries. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as the European eel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Argens basin and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Argens River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. The Argens River supports a variety of aquatic species, including the European eel and other migratory fish. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that are ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for waterbirds and amphibians. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important Mediterranean watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de la Motte in Trans-en-Provence, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 38,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Argens River and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French wastewater facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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