Overview
LABARTHE SUR LEZE wastewater treatment plant serves Vernet, Occitanie, France, treating wastewater for approximately 8,605 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The LABARTHE SUR LEZE wastewater treatment plant is located in Vernet, within the Occitanie region of southern France. It serves a population of approximately 8,605 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the town of Labarthe-sur-Lèze, which gives it its name. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates tertiary treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River via the Lèze River. The Garonne flows through southwestern France and into the Gironde estuary, a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lèze River, a tributary of the Garonne River. The Garonne flows through the Occitanie region and into the Gironde estuary, which empties into the Bay of Biscay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vernet, near Labarthe-sur-Lèze, in the Occitanie region of southern France. Its address is 262, Chemin du Moulin, Le Vernet, Vernet, Muret, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, 31810, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,605 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lèze River, a tributary of the Garonne River. The Garonne flows into the Gironde estuary and eventually the Bay of Biscay.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 8,600 people (a small to medium agglomeration) typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water is a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.
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