Overview
LANGOGNE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Langogne in Occitanie, France. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 16,822 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The LANGOGNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Langogne, a commune in the Lozère department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,822, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a plant operating in France, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Allier River basin. The Allier flows northward to join the Loire River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by the Massif Central uplands, with the plant's operations contributing to the protection of aquatic ecosystems in the upper Loire basin.
Environmental context
The LANGOGNE plant discharges into the Allier River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is one of France's largest watersheds, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The upper Allier is known for its relatively pristine condition and supports populations of salmonid fish. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive headwater region.
Frequently asked questions
The LANGOGNE plant is located at Chemin de Lavalette in Langogne, Lozère, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,822 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Allier River, which flows into the Loire River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French wastewater facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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