Overview
The RAMATUELLE Bonne Terrasse wastewater treatment plant serves 23,300 people in Ramatuelle, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
The RAMATUELLE Bonne Terrasse wastewater treatment plant is located in Ramatuelle, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of 23,300, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and it is situated near the Mediterranean coast, making its discharge subject to stringent environmental standards to protect marine ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses or directly, contributing to the protection of the coastal environment. The region is known for its tourism and sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coastal lagoons, which benefit from effective wastewater treatment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast. The receiving water body is likely a coastal stream or the Mediterranean Sea directly, which drains into the western Mediterranean basin. This area supports diverse marine life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are ecologically sensitive and require high water quality. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ramatuelle, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Its address is Îlot des Portes, Ramatuelle, 83350.
The plant serves a population of 23,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via local coastal streams. Its proximity to the coast means it must meet strict standards to protect marine ecosystems.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The directive aims to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, French regulations require at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect marine environments from eutrophication.
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