Overview
Givors wastewater treatment plant serves over 170,000 people in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Givors wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Givors, within the Lyon metropolitan area in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of over 170,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Rhône River, a major watercourse in southeastern France. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants serving more than 150,000 population equivalents, the directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's location near the Rhône River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea, may necessitate advanced treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters. The treated effluent from the Givors plant is discharged into the Rhône River, which flows southward through the Rhône Valley and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. The Rhône basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The Givors plant discharges into the Rhône River, a major European waterway that flows from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. The lower Rhône and its delta, the Camargue, support rich biodiversity including flamingos, herons, and numerous fish species. The river is also a critical source of irrigation and drinking water for the region. Protecting water quality in the Rhône is essential for both ecological health and human use, particularly given the sensitive coastal environment of the Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions
The Givors wastewater treatment plant is located in Givors, a commune in the Lyon metropolitan area, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its address is Chemin de Halage, Le Marloty, Givors.
The Givors plant serves a population of over 170,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Givors plant is discharged into the Rhône River, which flows southward through the Rhône Valley and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 population equivalents, the Givors plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). If the receiving waters are sensitive, more stringent treatment may be required.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, and may include tertiary treatment for nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean Sea.
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