Overview
POLLESTRES nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant in Pollestres, Occitanie, France, serving approximately 5,682 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
POLLESTRES nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pollestres, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of around 5,682, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Têt River or its tributaries. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader coastal ecosystem that includes wetlands and lagoons important for migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, in the watershed of the Têt River, which flows into the Gulf of Lion. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that provide critical habitat for waterfowl and fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate means seasonal variations in water flow, making consistent treatment important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
POLLESTRES nouvelle is located at 960 Route de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, Pollestres, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,682 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Têt River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, POLLESTRES nouvelle operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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