Overview
Lézignan-Corbières wastewater treatment plant serves the commune in Occitanie, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this scale.
The Lézignan-Corbières wastewater treatment plant is located in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, serving the commune of Lézignan-Corbières and surrounding areas. With a population served of approximately 29,129, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under European regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Mediterranean Sea via the Aude River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aude River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Narbonne. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate influences seasonal flow variations, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Roubia in Lézignan-Corbières, Aude, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 29,129 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Aude River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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