Overview
MARSILLARGUES wastewater treatment plant in Marsillargues, Occitanie, France, serves 5,600 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 999.03 m³/day and is located near the Mediterranean coast.
The MARSILLARGUES wastewater treatment plant is located in Marsillargues, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,600 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a plant in France, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 8,500 m³/day indicates it is sized for a larger population than currently served, providing room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Vidourle River or nearby coastal lagoons. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge has direct implications for marine water quality and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vidourle River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Camargue region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream coastal waters and lagoons from nutrient pollution, which is critical for maintaining biodiversity and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marsillargues, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 5,600 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Vidourle River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and advanced treatment in sensitive zones. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with coastal protection requirements.
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