Overview
FLEURY D AUDE wastewater treatment plant serves Fleury, Occitanie, France. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and treats wastewater for a population of 24,195.
The FLEURY D AUDE wastewater treatment plant is located in Fleury, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,195, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French 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 is situated within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Aude River or a coastal waterway, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Aude River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Narbonne. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the Mediterranean coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at R 428, Fleury, Narbonne, Aude, Occitanie, France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of 24,195, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Aude River or a nearby coastal waterway, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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