Overview
RIVESALTES wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Rivesaltes in Occitanie, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The RIVESALTES wastewater treatment plant is located in Rivesaltes, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,935 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 m³/day, and it is subject to French national regulations that implement the directive, ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Têt River or nearby coastal lagoons. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity, including wetlands and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The RIVESALTES plant discharges into the Têt River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Perpignan. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The region's Mediterranean climate influences seasonal flow patterns, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The RIVESALTES plant is located in Rivesaltes, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves approximately 11,935 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Têt River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, French regulations require at least secondary treatment, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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