Overview
FLEURY SALLES wastewater treatment plant serves Salles-d'Aude in Occitanie, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 6,074.
The FLEURY SALLES wastewater treatment plant is located in Salles-d'Aude, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,074 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. French regulations mandate compliance with national standards transposing the directive, with oversight by local water agencies. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the regional hydrology. The plant plays a role in protecting the coastal environment and the Gulf of Lion, a sensitive marine area supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. Its operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the Mediterranean.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Aude department, within the drainage basin of the Aude River or nearby coastal streams that flow into the Gulf of Lion in the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports important marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is a popular tourist destination. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The FLEURY SALLES plant is located at Rue du Jeu de Mail, Salles-d'Aude, in the Aude department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,074 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Gulf of Lion, as the plant is within 50 km of the coast.
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 discharging into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in France, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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