Overview
LA ROQUE D ANTHERON NOUVELLE wastewater treatment plant serves Lauris, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection for the local watershed.
LA ROQUE D ANTHERON NOUVELLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lauris, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It serves a population of approximately 6,644 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a facility in France, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets appropriate standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Durance River, which flows into the Rhône and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Mediterranean basin.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône River. The Durance flows into the Rhône, which then discharges into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water supply and biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lauris, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, near the Durance River.
The plant serves approximately 6,644 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is likely discharged into the Durance River, which flows into the Rhône and then 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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