Overview
LE VAL Village wastewater treatment plant serves Le Val in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 9,776.
LE VAL Village is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Val, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,776 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French regulations. 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. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream coastal environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Argens River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river and downstream coastal zone, reducing nutrient loading and protecting aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Jardin, Lotissement les Laurons, Le Val, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of 9,776 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Argens River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For medium agglomerations (2,000-10,000 PE), French plants typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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