Overview
MAILLANE NOUVELLE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Maillane, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves approximately 3,137 people and has a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.
MAILLANE NOUVELLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Maillane, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of about 3,137 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from populations between 2,000 and 10,000, ensuring organic matter and suspended solids are reduced. The plant's designed capacity is 2,700 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of approximately 560 m³. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhône River delta and the Mediterranean Sea. The region's watershed includes the Camargue, a vast wetland area of ecological importance, supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. This coastal wetland is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds, fish, and unique flora. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollution and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
MAILLANE NOUVELLE is located in Maillane, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,137 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhône River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by EU regulations for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people must provide secondary treatment. MAILLANE NOUVELLE complies with this standard, helping to protect the Rhône delta and Mediterranean coastal waters.
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