Overview
Narbonne plage wastewater treatment plant serves 17,654 people in the coastal region of France métropolitaine. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Narbonne plage is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal area of France métropolitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 17,654, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant's coastal proximity influences its operational and environmental considerations. As a facility in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. For coastal discharges, the directive may also mandate additional treatment to protect sensitive marine environments. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from Narbonne plage is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting local marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea that is particularly sensitive to nutrient enrichment and pollution. The coastal waters near Narbonne support diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of this important marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Narbonne plage is located in the coastal region of France métropolitaine, France, near the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant serves approximately 17,654 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Narbonne plage is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive marine environment that requires careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
As a French plant, Narbonne plage operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and may require additional treatment for coastal discharges to protect sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, tertiary treatment may be necessary to meet water quality standards for sensitive marine environments.
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