Overview
ROCHE LA MOLIERE Moussette is a wastewater treatment plant in Roche-la-Molière, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving approximately 5,915 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROCHE LA MOLIERE Moussette is a wastewater treatment facility located in Roche-la-Molière, a commune in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,915, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. 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 freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and monitoring to ensure compliance with effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The watershed supports agricultural activities and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roche-la-Molière, a commune in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,915 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. French plants often use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet effluent standards.
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