Overview
LUNEL wastewater treatment plant serves 29,200 people in Lunel, Occitanie, France. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the local watershed.
The LUNEL wastewater treatment plant is located in Lunel, in the Occitanie region of southern France. It serves a population of approximately 29,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and comply with EU water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Lion. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LUNEL plant is located at Chemin du Mas de Bory, Lunel, in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves approximately 29,200 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Lion.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people must have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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