Overview
The PERON L epine wastewater treatment plant in Péron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,120. It discharges 556.60 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
The PERON L epine wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Péron in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. With a designed capacity of 4,700 m³/day and an average discharge of 556.60 m³/day, it is a small-scale facility serving approximately 3,120 residents. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting receiving water bodies. The facility operates under French national regulations, which transpose EU directives and are enforced by local water agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive habitats in the Rhône delta and coastal zones, by minimizing pollution and eutrophication risks.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows southward through southeastern France, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea near the Camargue region. This area supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. The advanced treatment at PERON L epine helps maintain water quality in the Rhône basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream ecosystems and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Péron, a commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. Its address is D 884, Logras, Péron.
The plant serves approximately 3,120 residents of Péron and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local river system, which flows into the Rhône River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under French national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its size, advanced treatment is not mandatory but demonstrates a commitment to high environmental standards.
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