Overview
PEZILLA LA RIVIERE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pézilla-la-Rivière, Occitanie, France. It serves a population of 2,242 and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
PEZILLA LA RIVIERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pézilla-la-Rivière, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of 2,242, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for smaller agglomerations. Its designed capacity is 3,150 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of approximately 400 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Têt River and its tributaries. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader ecological network that includes coastal lagoons and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Têt River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea near Perpignan. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The advanced treatment helps protect these sensitive ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pézilla-la-Rivière, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves a population of 2,242, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU and French wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Têt River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
French wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Advanced treatment is often required in sensitive areas.
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