Overview
MALAUCENE wastewater treatment plant serves Malaucène, France, with advanced treatment for a population of 5,300. It discharges 945.51 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,570 m³/day.
The MALAUCENE wastewater treatment plant is located in Malaucène, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. It serves a population of approximately 5,300 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The facility has a designed capacity of 6,570 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 945.51 m³/day of treated wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems, including the Mediterranean Sea, by ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Ouvèze River, a tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, which is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and tourism value. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The MALAUCENE plant is located on Route de Vaison-la-Romaine in Malaucène, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 residents in the Malaucène area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment, reducing pollutants and protecting the environment.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ouvèze River, a tributary of the Rhône, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. MALAUCENE exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting its commitment to high environmental standards.
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