Overview
LE THOR wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Le Thor, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
LE THOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Thor, a commune in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations under European Union classification. As a French facility, LE THOR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows southward into the Mediterranean Sea near the Camargue delta, a region of significant ecological importance. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Sorgue River and downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
LE THOR discharges into the Sorgue River, a tributary of the Ouvèze, which flows into the Rhône River. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, draining into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a region known for its agricultural activities and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
LE THOR is located at 1, Ancien Chemin d'Avignon, Lotissement le Bastidon, Le Thor, in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 residents in the commune of Le Thor and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Sorgue River, which flows into the Ouvèze and then the Rhône River, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French wastewater plant, LE THOR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by French authorities.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment. French plants often use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet effluent standards.
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