Overview
La Giettaz wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of La Giettaz in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,209.
The La Giettaz wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of La Giettaz, within the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,209 residents and operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,900 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 215.68 cubic meters per day, the plant has ample capacity to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arly River and then the Isère River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies and supporting the ecological health of the Alpine region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Arly River, a tributary of the Isère River, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. The Alpine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitats for species such as the European bullhead and the white-clawed crayfish. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this mountainous region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 139 Route des Glières, Les Glières, La Giettaz-en-Aravis, La Giettaz, in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,209 residents in the commune of La Giettaz and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Arly River, a tributary of the Isère River, and eventually reaches the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For its size, secondary treatment is mandatory, and the plant is subject to periodic monitoring by local authorities.
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