Overview
MOIRANS _ AQUANTIS is a wastewater treatment plant serving Moirans in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 51,460 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MOIRANS _ AQUANTIS is a wastewater treatment facility located in Moirans, a commune in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of around 51,460, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a French treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Isère River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Isère River and downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Isère River, which flows through the Grenoble valley and joins the Rhône River near Valence. The Rhône then discharges into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
MOIRANS _ AQUANTIS is located in Moirans, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The address is Voie Verte des Berges de l'Isère, Moirans.
The plant serves approximately 51,460 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Isère River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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