Overview
NEZIGNAN L EVEQUE wastewater treatment plant serves Nézignan-l'Évêque, Occitanie, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,200 and discharges 392.48 m³/day.
The NEZIGNAN L EVEQUE wastewater treatment plant is located in Nézignan-l'Évêque, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,617.00 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 392.48 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Hérault River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hérault River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Agde. The downstream environment includes sensitive coastal lagoons and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the river and its receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2, Rue Marguerite Monnot, in Nézignan-l'Évêque, Hérault, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,200 residents of Nézignan-l'Évêque and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Hérault River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for agglomerations of this size discharging to freshwater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,617.00 m³ per day, with an actual discharge volume of 392.48 m³ per day.
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