Overview
LIVRON chef lieu is a wastewater treatment plant in Livron-sur-Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving approximately 15,715 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LIVRON chef lieu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Livron-sur-Drôme, a commune in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of about 15,715, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a facility of this scale in France, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. Typical plants serving similar populations employ biological treatment with activated sludge or similar technologies to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from LIVRON chef lieu is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhône flows southward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Drôme River and downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Drôme River basin, a tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting a rich delta ecosystem and coastal fisheries. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Livron-sur-Drôme, in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, southeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 15,715 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Drôme River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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