Overview
LAMBESC NOUVELLE wastewater treatment plant serves Lambesc, France, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,643.
LAMBESC NOUVELLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lambesc, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, France. The plant serves a population of 5,643 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of rural agglomerations in the region. As a French wastewater treatment plant, LAMBESC NOUVELLE operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's capacity and population served fall within this range, so it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Durance River and the Rhône River. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and occasional heavy rainfall, which can impact treatment operations. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
LAMBESC NOUVELLE discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône then empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic species and serve as important migratory corridors for fish. The Mediterranean coastal zone is also a key tourist and economic area, making water quality protection essential.
Frequently asked questions
LAMBESC NOUVELLE is located in Lambesc, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, France.
The plant serves a population of 5,643, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Durance River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant helps protect the Durance River and the Rhône River by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution in these water bodies and the downstream Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, such as Lambesc, are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant is expected to meet this standard to protect sensitive water bodies.
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