Overview
FITOU wastewater treatment plant in Fitou, Occitanie, France, serves 2,399 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 427.98 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.
The FITOU wastewater treatment plant is located in Fitou, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of approximately 2,399 people and is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authority. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 427.98 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a French plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea via local coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the coast means its discharge directly influences the marine environment, including the Gulf of Lion. The region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism, making advanced treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The FITOU plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically into the Gulf of Lion. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the local marine ecosystem and maintaining water quality for recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The FITOU plant is located at D 6009, Port Fitou, Abelanet, Fitou, Narbonne, Aude, Occitanie, France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,399 people in the Fitou area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea via local coastal waters, benefiting from advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a French plant, FITOU operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.
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