LE TEIL BARCASSE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Le Teil, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

LE TEIL BARCASSE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Teil, a commune in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,527, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Rhône River basin, as Le Teil is located near the Rhône River. The Rhône flows southward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, which is important for migratory fish species and wetland habitats along the river's course.