Overview
JONQUIERES 84 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 7,700 people in Jonquières, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
JONQUIERES 84 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 227 Chemin des Sources in Jonquières, a commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,700 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under European regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate biological treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ouvèze River, a tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta, a region of high ecological importance for migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ouvèze River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes the Camargue delta, a critical wetland for bird migration and fish spawning. The plant's treatment level is essential to prevent nutrient pollution that could harm these sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
JONQUIERES 84 is located at 227 Chemin des Sources in Jonquières, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,700 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ouvèze River, a tributary of the Rhône River.
The plant helps protect the Ouvèze River and the downstream Rhône River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a plant serving 7,700 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater.
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