Overview
La Réole wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of La Réole in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,131 people, discharging into the local watershed.
The La Réole wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of La Réole, within the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 9,131 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For inland plants in standard zones, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's operational details are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the Garonne River basin, which flows through southwestern France and eventually into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Garonne River watershed, which drains into the Gironde estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Garonne is a major river supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish such as salmon and eels. The estuary is a critical habitat for many species and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Réole, in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, along the D 9E1 road near A Bareille.
The plant serves approximately 9,131 residents of La Réole and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Garonne River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges in standard zones.
For agglomerations of this size in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is typically required under the EU directive, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas requiring tertiary treatment.
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