Overview
ROUSSON LE SAUT DU LOUP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rousson, Occitanie, France, serving approximately 2,898 people. It discharges 517 m³/day of treated water into the local watershed.
ROUSSON LE SAUT DU LOUP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rousson, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,898 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French regulations. Its designed capacity is 3,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 517 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment is often implemented in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads and protect receiving water bodies. The plant operates under the French regulatory framework, which transposes EU directives and is enforced by local water agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Gardon River and the Rhône River. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader ecological network that includes wetlands and coastal habitats. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Gardon River, a tributary of the Rhône River, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic species and migratory fish. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient pollution, helping to protect water quality in the Rhône delta and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rousson, a commune in the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. Its address is Montée du Lauze, Pisse Vache, Rousson.
The plant serves approximately 2,898 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Gardon River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's secondary treatment requirement for agglomerations of this size. This helps reduce nutrient pollution in sensitive areas.
The plant operates under French regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, the directive mandates secondary treatment, but the plant's advanced treatment provides additional environmental protection.
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