Overview
MONTAUROUX Intercommunale is a wastewater treatment plant serving Montauroux, France. It serves a population of 5,780 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, operating under EU regulations.
MONTAUROUX Intercommunale is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montauroux, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It serves a population of 5,780 as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the local community. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are subject to French and European Union environmental standards. As a small agglomeration serving fewer than 10,000 people, the plant is expected to provide appropriate treatment in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). French plants of this scale typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The designed capacity of 1.00 indicates the plant's intended treatment volume. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Argens River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Mediterranean coastal environment. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Argens River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Argens basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The Mediterranean coastal zone is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
MONTAUROUX Intercommunale is located in Montauroux, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. The plant serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater system.
The plant serves a population of 5,780 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Argens River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge is regulated to meet environmental standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size. French national regulations implement this directive.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is typically required, and tertiary treatment may be applied in sensitive areas. The exact process depends on local environmental conditions and regulatory requirements.
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