Overview
ILLE SUR TET wastewater treatment plant serves Ille-sur-Têt in Occitanie, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,912 people under EU regulatory standards.
The ILLE SUR TET wastewater treatment plant is located in Ille-sur-Têt, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of about 8,912, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant operates within this regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Têt River. The Têt flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea near Perpignan, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the ecological health of the coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Têt River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Têt River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ille-sur-Têt, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves approximately 8,912 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Têt River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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