Puget Ville Nouvelle Wastewater Treatment Plant, Puget-Ville, France

Puget Ville Nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Puget-Ville, a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,340 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 595.85 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating robust infrastructure for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Gapeau River or nearby coastal streams. The region's Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast make the receiving environment ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Gapeau River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Hyères. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including fish and migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy make water quality protection critical for both ecological health and human activities.