Overview
PELUSSIN La Bunacherie wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Pélussin in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,784 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PELUSSIN La Bunacherie is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pélussin, a commune in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,784 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French treatment plant, PELUSSIN La Bunacherie 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, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River via the Gier River. The Rhône is a major European river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watercourse, which flows into the Gier River, a tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, draining into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as the European eel and various migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the Rhône's water quality.
Frequently asked questions
PELUSSIN La Bunacherie is located in the commune of Pélussin, in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,784 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Gier River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In France, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or biofiltration.
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