Overview
Milhaud wastewater treatment plant in Occitanie, France, serves 4,654 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 830.27 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day.
The Milhaud wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Milhaud, within the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of approximately 4,654 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. 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. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 830.27 m³, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major rivers, before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes sensitive coastal ecosystems and important habitats for aquatic species. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads and pollutants, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Milhaud wastewater treatment plant is located at Impasse des Mimosas, Milhaud, in the Gard department of Occitanie, France.
The Milhaud plant serves approximately 4,654 residents in the commune of Milhaud and surrounding areas.
The Milhaud plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than standard secondary treatment, removing nutrients and other pollutants to protect the environment.
As a French facility, the Milhaud plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
The Milhaud plant has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 830.27 m³, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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