Overview
FIGANIERES Village is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Figanières in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,066 with a designed capacity of 2,250 m³/day.
FIGANIERES Village is a wastewater treatment plant located in Figanières, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,066 and has a designed capacity of 2,250 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 546.97 m³ per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, and advanced treatment is often mandated in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water bodies, including rivers and coastal zones, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, supporting aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Argens river basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, preventing eutrophication in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Figanières, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,066 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Argens river basin that flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant uses advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU requirements for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of this size (3,066 people) must provide secondary treatment. The advanced treatment at this plant exceeds the minimum requirement, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving coastal environment.
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