Overview
MONTEUX wastewater treatment plant serves Monteux, Vaucluse, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 31,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MONTEUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Monteux, a commune in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 31,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant 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. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with national regulations derived from this directive. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that feeds into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major rivers. The Rhône basin supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Downstream, the river enters the Mediterranean Sea, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in coastal zones. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The MONTEUX plant is located at 179, Chemin du Pré du Comte, Monteux, in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 31,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhône River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients.
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