Overview
Le Cannet-des-Maures wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Le Cannet-des-Maures in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,050.
The Le Cannet-des-Maures wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Le Cannet-des-Maures, within the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,050, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Argens River or its tributaries. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Maures massif, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Argens River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making proper nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication. The watershed also sustains agricultural irrigation and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de Bagarry, Le Cannet-des-Maures, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,050, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Argens River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. French regulations also require monitoring of effluent quality.
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