Overview
Laguiole wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,588 people in Occitanie, France. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Laguiole wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Laguiole, within the Occitanie region of southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,588 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French wastewater facility serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from the Laguiole plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Lot River, a tributary of the Garonne, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a vital role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream ecosystems, including the Garonne basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Laguiole plant discharges into local streams that feed the Lot River, a major tributary of the Garonne River. The Garonne basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory corridors. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive inland watershed, ultimately contributing to the health of the Atlantic coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Laguiole wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Laguiole, in the Aveyron department of the Occitanie region, southern France. The address is Château d'Oustrac, D 541, Oulhou, Laguiole.
The Laguiole plant serves approximately 8,588 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the Laguiole plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Lot River, a tributary of the Garonne River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, the Laguiole plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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