Overview
FLEURVILLE VIRE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Fleurville, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves approximately 1,526 people with a discharge volume of 272.24 m³/day.
FLEURVILLE VIRE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Fleurville, a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of around 1,526 and has a designed capacity of 2,217.00 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 272.24 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a French facility, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small communities, advanced treatment may be mandated if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The treated effluent from FLEURVILLE VIRE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River and then the Rhône River, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies and supporting the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saône River basin, a major tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The watershed includes sensitive areas that may require nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
FLEURVILLE VIRE is located in Fleurville, a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,526 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Saône River and then the Rhône River, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, often required for sensitive receiving waters.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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