ROQUEFORT SUR SOULZON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, Occitanie

The ROQUEFORT SUR SOULZON wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, within the Occitanie region of southern France. It serves a population of around 14,581, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tarn River and then the Garonne River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of these water bodies, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Tarn River basin, part of the larger Garonne watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as trout and salmon. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the Tarn River, which is important for local biodiversity and downstream communities.