Overview
PLAN DE LA TOUR Village is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Le Plan-de-la-Tour, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves about 3,762 people with a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day and discharges 671.13 m³/day.
PLAN DE LA TOUR Village is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Le Plan-de-la-Tour, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,762 residents, reflecting its role as a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. 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. With a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 671.13 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the coastal rivers of the Var region. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of advanced treatment in protecting marine water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Golfe de Saint-Tropez area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of the Var department, with treated effluent eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea near the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. This area supports diverse marine life and is a popular tourist destination, making advanced treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding coastal ecosystems. The region's Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and heavy autumn rains, poses challenges for stormwater management and treatment consistency.
Frequently asked questions
PLAN DE LA TOUR Village is located in Le Plan-de-la-Tour, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The address is Chemin des Gorgues, La Mouniere, 83120.
The plant serves approximately 3,762 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. As an advanced treatment plant, it meets stricter standards for sensitive areas, such as coastal zones.
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