PUY STE REPARADE Wastewater Treatment Plant - Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, France

The PUY STE REPARADE wastewater treatment plant is located in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,780 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 674.35 cubic meters per day. It provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations above 2,000 PE. The plant's compliance with this directive ensures that effluent meets quality standards before release into the environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Durance basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation.

The plant discharges into the Durance River basin, a significant tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making this plant part of a large transboundary watershed. The Durance basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for agriculture and drinking water in the region. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality.