Overview
MONTMERLE SUR SAONE Lurcy is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Montmerle-sur-Saône, France, serving about 4,937 people. It discharges treated water into the Saône River basin.
MONTMERLE SUR SAONE Lurcy is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Montmerle-sur-Saône, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,937 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the commune. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 8,000 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 880.75 cubic meters, indicating significant reserve capacity. As a French facility, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. For a plant of this scale, advanced treatment aligns with requirements for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône River, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea. The Saône basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this river system, reducing nutrient loads and organic pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saône River, which flows into the Rhône River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Saône basin is a key ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient enrichment and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream aquatic habitats and water quality for recreational and ecological uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de Halage, Montmerle-sur-Saône, in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,937 people in the Montmerle-sur-Saône area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône River, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive water bodies.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Saône River basin.
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