Overview
MAUREILHAN wastewater treatment plant in Maureilhan, Occitanie, France, serves 1,800 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 321.12 m³/day.
The MAUREILHAN wastewater treatment plant is located in Maureilhan, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of approximately 1,800 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for smaller agglomerations. Its designed capacity is 3,500 m³/day, while current discharge volume averages 321.12 m³/day, indicating significant reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Orb River. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment and supports the ecological health of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Orb River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Béziers. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on D 612 in Maureilhan, in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France, near Béziers.
The plant serves approximately 1,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than standard secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Orb River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Béziers.
As a small agglomeration in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard.
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