Le Beausset La Cadiere Le Castellet, Le Castellet

Overview

Le Beausset La Cadiere Le Castellet wastewater treatment plant serves about 26,000 people in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU regulations.

Le Beausset La Cadiere Le Castellet is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Castellet, within the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,187, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local watercourses or direct discharge. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone in the region. Proper treatment helps protect bathing waters and marine habitats along the French Riviera.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Le Castellet support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational beaches and fisheries in the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Le Castellet, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. Its address is Chemin des Baumes, Le Castellet, 83330.

The plant serves approximately 26,187 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local streams or direct outfall. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine water quality.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters. French regulations implement this directive through national permits.

For medium-sized agglomerations in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. Coastal plants may require additional nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.