Overview
MAGALAS bourg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Magalas, Occitanie, France, serving 5,200 people. It discharges 927.67 m³/day of treated water, with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
MAGALAS bourg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Magalas, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 927.67 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Orb River or its tributaries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Orb River, which flows through the Hérault valley before reaching the Mediterranean Sea near Valras-Plage. The Orb River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species like the European eel and various cyprinids. The downstream coastal zone includes sensitive marine habitats such as seagrass meadows, which benefit from the advanced treatment provided by the plant to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
MAGALAS bourg is located in Magalas, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The address is Rue de la Grangette, La Peyrade, La Castagnone, Magalas.
The plant serves approximately 5,200 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Orb River, which eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
MAGALAS bourg provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the French implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving 5,200 people, the directive requires secondary treatment, but MAGALAS bourg goes further with advanced treatment, reflecting local environmental sensitivity.
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