Overview
Jonage wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Jonage in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It treats wastewater for approximately 37,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Jonage wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Jonage, part of the Lyon metropolitan area in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant serves a population of around 37,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. French regulations transpose this directive, and the plant is expected to meet these standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhône River, which flows south through Lyon and eventually into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Rhône and its downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River, which flows through the Lyon metropolitan area and continues south to the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treated effluent helps maintain water quality standards in the river, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and irrigation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jonage, a commune in the Lyon metropolitan area, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
The plant serves approximately 37,047 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhône River, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with national standards.
Plants of this scale in France are required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU directive, with tertiary treatment often applied in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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