Overview
PONTAILLER OUEST VONGES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pontailler-sur-Saône, France, serving 2,412 people. It discharges 430.30 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
PONTAILLER OUEST VONGES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pontailler-sur-Saône, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The plant serves a population of 2,412 and is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under French water regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 430.30 m³/day, it operates well within its capacity. As a French facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saône River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and then the Mediterranean Sea. The Saône supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. Advanced treatment helps protect this downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 11 Rue du Clos Saint-Jean, Pontailler-sur-Saône, in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,412, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Saône River and eventually the Rhône River and Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations. For small populations, secondary treatment is standard, but advanced treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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