Overview
LA BRIDOIRE AIGUEBELETTE wastewater treatment plant serves La Bridoire in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,874 people under EU regulations.
LA BRIDOIRE AIGUEBELETTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Bridoire, a commune in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of about 9,874, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guiers River, a tributary of the Rhône, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Le Gué des Planches, La Bridoire, in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 9,874 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Guiers River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. French plants typically use activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet this standard.
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