Overview
LA ROQUEBRUSSANNE Nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in La Roquebrussanne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, serving 2,680 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
LA ROQUEBRUSSANNE Nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in La Roquebrussanne, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of 2,680 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 478.11 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant's advanced treatment likely includes nutrient removal, which is important for protecting sensitive receiving waters in the region. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Gapeau River or its tributaries. The region's karstic terrain and proximity to the coast make effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watercourse, part of the Gapeau River basin, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Hyères. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and seagrass meadows that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient enrichment. Advanced treatment helps minimize eutrophication risks in these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Espace Tris le Loouron, Route de Néoules, in La Roquebrussanne, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,680 people in the La Roquebrussanne area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows into the Gapeau River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 require secondary treatment. This plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the directive's minimum requirements for its size.
In France, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment. Advanced treatment, as used here, is often implemented in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads.
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