Overview
FRONTIGNAN wastewater treatment plant in Frontignan, Occitanie, France, serves 4,510 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 804.58 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.
The FRONTIGNAN wastewater treatment plant is located in Frontignan, a coastal town in the Occitanie region of southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,510 people and is situated near the Mediterranean Sea, within the commune of Frontignan in the Hérault department. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which exceed the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 8,800 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 804.58 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The nearby coastal lagoons, such as the Étang de Thau, are ecologically significant habitats for shellfish farming and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting these sensitive marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The FRONTIGNAN plant is located at Avenue des Étangs, Les Aresquiers, in Frontignan, Hérault, Occitanie, France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,510 people in the Frontignan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations over 2,000 must provide secondary treatment. FRONTIGNAN's advanced treatment exceeds this requirement, ensuring high-quality effluent for sensitive coastal areas.
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