Overview
MOISSAC wastewater treatment plant serves Moissac, Occitanie, France, with a population equivalent of 13,100. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MOISSAC wastewater treatment plant is located in Moissac, a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of the Occitanie region in southern France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,100, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant is subject to 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. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River via the Tarn River. The Garonne flows into the Gironde estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The MOISSAC plant discharges into the Tarn River, a major tributary of the Garonne River. The Garonne flows through southwestern France into the Gironde estuary, a large estuary that supports diverse fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with areas of high biodiversity. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Tarn and Garonne rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The MOISSAC plant is located at 51, Chemin de la Pointe, Côte Saint-Martin, Moissac, in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of the Occitanie region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,100, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tarn River, which flows into the Garonne River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive areas requiring more advanced treatment.
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