Overview
LEZOUX wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Lezoux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 4,817 with a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.
The LEZOUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Fontenille, near Lezoux in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. It serves a population of approximately 4,817 residents and has a designed capacity of 9,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 859.34 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The LEZOUX plant is located in Fontenille, near the commune of Lezoux in the Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,817 residents in the Lezoux area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal to reduce environmental impact on the receiving water body.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 9,000 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge of about 859 cubic meters.
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