Overview
PIGNANS Extension is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pignans, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
PIGNANS Extension is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pignans, a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,472 people, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations under EU regulations. As a French facility, PIGNANS Extension operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the coastal rivers of the Var region. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its tourism and agriculture, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system within the Var department, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters of the French Riviera are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's recreational and ecological value.
Frequently asked questions
PIGNANS Extension is located at 173, Chemin de Rimaurets, Pignans, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,472 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows toward the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the coastal water quality of the French Riviera.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Nearby plants