Overview
LAVAUR wastewater treatment plant serves Ambres, France, in the Occitanie region. It handles a population equivalent of 16,732 and discharges into the local watershed.
The LAVAUR wastewater treatment plant is located in Ambres, a commune in the Tarn department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 16,732, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. It is situated near the Agout River, a tributary of the Tarn, which flows into the Garonne and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, LAVAUR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, tertiary treatment may be mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology. The plant's discharge likely enters the Agout River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Garonne basin. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and the Tarn River, which flows through the scenic Gorges du Tarn. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and maintain ecological balance in this region.
Environmental context
The LAVAUR plant discharges into the Agout River, a tributary of the Tarn River, which flows into the Garonne and eventually the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse freshwater ecosystems. The Tarn River is known for its biodiversity, including fish species such as trout and pike, and the area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The LAVAUR plant is located in Ambres, a commune in the Tarn department of Occitanie, southern France. Its address is Chemin des Plaines, Ambres, 81500.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 16,732, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges into the Agout River, a tributary of the Tarn River, which flows into the Garonne and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, LAVAUR must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
For agglomerations of this size, French regulations typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated to protect water quality.
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