Overview
LA BOURBOULE wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,169 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA BOURBOULE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant serves a population of around 9,169 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French facility, LA BOURBOULE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Dordogne River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is known for its mountainous terrain and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, an area characterized by volcanic landscapes and numerous rivers. Treated wastewater from LA BOURBOULE likely flows into the Dordogne River system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, requiring careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
LA BOURBOULE is located in Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 9,169 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely part of the Dordogne River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 9,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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