Overview
MOUANS SARTOUX wastewater treatment plant serves Mouans-Sartoux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,144 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MOUANS SARTOUX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mouans-Sartoux, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,144, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating the plant's scale. French plants typically employ biological treatment to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Siagne River or nearby coastal streams. The region is known for its sensitive coastal environment, including the Bay of Cannes and the Lérins Islands, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea basin via local watercourses such as the Siagne River. The coastal waters of the French Riviera are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact these ecosystems, making effective treatment critical for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mouans-Sartoux, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 23,144 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via rivers like the Siagne or coastal streams.
As a French 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.
French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
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