Overview
MEYRUEIS bourg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Meyrueis, Occitanie, France. It serves a population of 3,046 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
MEYRUEIS bourg is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Meyrueis, within the Lozère department of Occitanie, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,046 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French regulations. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 543.4 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a French plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Tarn River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Tarn and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tarn River basin, which flows through the Gorges du Tarn and eventually joins the Garonne River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its karst geology and scenic gorges. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
MEYRUEIS bourg is located in Meyrueis, a commune in the Lozère department of Occitanie, France. The plant is situated along the D 996 road.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,046 people, making it a small agglomeration under French wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tarn River system. The Tarn River eventually drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Garonne.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, MEYRUEIS bourg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. This directive mandates appropriate treatment levels based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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