Overview
La Gaillarde wastewater treatment plant serves Fréjus in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and serves a population of 14,250.
La Gaillarde is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fréjus, a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,250 and is situated near the Mediterranean coastline, within 50 km of the coast. As a French wastewater facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, La Gaillarde operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries, and more advanced treatment for discharges to sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized for its service population. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect bathing water quality and marine ecosystems along the French Riviera.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. This area is part of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, which supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine fauna. The region's coastal ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
La Gaillarde is located in Fréjus, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France. Its address is Sentier du Littoral, Fréjus.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,250 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
As a French plant, La Gaillarde operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment as a minimum, with more advanced treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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