ROQUEFORT DES CORBIERES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Roquefort-des-Corbières, Occitanie

ROQUEFORT DES CORBIERES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roquefort-des-Corbières, a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,885 people and is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 2,050 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 336.28 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well below design limits. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via coastal streams and lagoons. The region's coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of the Aude department, with effluent ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is part of a broader marine ecosystem that benefits from regulated nutrient and pollutant loads. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in nearby lagoons and coastal areas.