Overview
ROCAMADOUR BOURG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Rocamadour, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,027 people with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
ROCAMADOUR BOURG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rocamadour, a historic village in the Occitanie region of southern France. The plant serves a population of roughly 3,027 residents and visitors, reflecting the area's significance as a tourist destination. Its designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day accommodates seasonal fluctuations in wastewater flow. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment aligns with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 540.01 m³/day, indicating operational efficiency. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Dordogne River and then into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly given Rocamadour's location within the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park, an area known for its karst landscapes and sensitive groundwater systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Dordogne River basin. The Dordogne River flows westward through the Aquitaine region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The surrounding area, part of the Causses du Quercy, features karst geology that makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination. The advanced treatment at ROCAMADOUR BOURG helps protect this sensitive environment, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ROCAMADOUR BOURG is located in Rocamadour, a commune in the Lot department of the Occitanie region in southern France. The plant's address is D 32, Flatou, Rocamadour.
The plant serves approximately 3,027 people, including residents and tourists, reflecting Rocamadour's status as a popular pilgrimage and tourist destination.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Dordogne River basin. The Dordogne River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary.
ROCAMADOUR BOURG provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For a population of around 3,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment is implemented to protect sensitive karst groundwater systems.
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