Overview
ROBION wastewater treatment plant in Robion, France, serves approximately 3,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 535.19 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day.
The ROBION wastewater treatment plant is located in Robion, a commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 535.19 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Durance River, a key tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of these downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The ROBION plant is located at Chemin des Caruches in Robion, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Robion area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Durance River and eventually the Rhône River and Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, ROBION operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent environmental standards.
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