PINS JUSTARET 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pins-Justaret, Occitanie

PINS JUSTARET 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pins-Justaret, a commune in the Haute-Garonne department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of about 6,956, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect the environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Garonne River and then into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Garonne River, a major watercourse in southwestern France. The Garonne flows through the Gironde estuary into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing habitat for migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean-influenced climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the river system.