LURE, Lure | France Wastewater

Overview

LURE wastewater treatment plant serves Lure, France, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,167 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The LURE wastewater treatment plant is located in Lure, a commune in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,167 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French treatment plant, LURE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from LURE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to downstream water quality in both riverine and marine environments. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and urban land use.

Environmental context

The LURE plant discharges into the local water system that feeds the Saône River, which flows southward to join the Rhône near Lyon. The Rhône then empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's nutrient removal performance is critical to preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies, particularly in the Mediterranean coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The LURE plant is located at Rue de la Reigne, Bourdieu, Lure, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.

The plant serves approximately 13,167 residents in the Lure area.

Treated effluent from LURE is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Saône River and eventually the Rhône River and Mediterranean Sea.

As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, LURE is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.