Overview
JAMBON D AOSTE wastewater treatment plant serves Granieu, France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,660 people.
JAMBON D AOSTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Granieu, a commune in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of about 6,660 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. As a French treatment facility, JAMBON D AOSTE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet national standards for biological treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Rhône basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local hydrographic network, which flows into the Rhône River. The Rhône is a major European river that drains into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The watershed includes sensitive habitats for fish species such as the European eel and various migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
JAMBON D AOSTE is located in Granieu, a commune in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The address is Route de Marvay, Granieu, 38490.
The plant serves approximately 6,660 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône River ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, JAMBON D AOSTE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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