Overview
FUISSE Bourg is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fuissé, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, serving approximately 1,000 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
FUISSE Bourg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fuissé, a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of around 1,000 people, reflecting its role in a small rural agglomeration. Its address is Chemin des Vernay, En Collonge, Fuissé, near Mâcon. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, and FUISSE Bourg's capacity of 9,500 m³/day aligns with this tier. The plant's discharge volume is 178.40 (unit unspecified, likely m³/day or similar). The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the Saône River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea. The plant helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally rich region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saône River basin, a major tributary of the Rhône River that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and viticulture, particularly in the Mâconnais wine area. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
FUISSE Bourg is located at Chemin des Vernay, En Collonge, Fuissé, in the Saône-et-Loire department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, near the city of Mâcon.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
FUISSE Bourg provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Fuissé (under 2,000 population equivalent) are required to provide appropriate treatment. FUISSE Bourg's secondary treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, ensuring protection of the receiving water body.
The plant discharges into the Saône River basin, which drains into the Rhône and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. By treating wastewater, it helps protect aquatic ecosystems and supports the region's agricultural and viticultural activities.
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