Overview
ROUSSET CHEF LIEU wastewater treatment plant serves Rousset, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,232 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROUSSET CHEF LIEU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rousset, a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,232 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in an industrial area near Aix-en-Provence, within the Provence region known for its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast. As a French wastewater facility, ROUSSET CHEF LIEU operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility scaled to handle the local population's wastewater load. French plants typically employ biological treatment steps to meet national and EU standards. The treated effluent from ROUSSET CHEF LIEU is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Arc River or its tributaries. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and recreational use. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Environmental context
ROUSSET CHEF LIEU discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which flows into the Arc River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Fos. The Mediterranean coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient loading and pollution in this important watershed, contributing to the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ROUSSET CHEF LIEU is located at Avenue Célestin Coq, Pole industriel de Rousset, in the commune of Rousset, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,232 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Arc River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
For agglomerations of this scale, French plants typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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