RUOMS, Ruoms | France Wastewater

Overview

RUOMS wastewater treatment plant serves Ruoms in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,830 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

RUOMS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ruoms, a commune in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of about 10,830, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French plant, RUOMS 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. The treated effluent from RUOMS is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ardèche River and then the Rhône River, a major European waterway flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Ardèche River's water quality, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and tourism.

Environmental context

RUOMS discharges into the Ardèche River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and then the Mediterranean Sea. The Ardèche River is known for its scenic gorges and supports a variety of fish species, including the European eel. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is important for both biodiversity and recreational activities like swimming and kayaking.

Frequently asked questions

The RUOMS plant is located at Chemin le Plot, Mas Saint-Michel, Ruoms, in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.

The plant serves approximately 10,830 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated effluent from RUOMS is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ardèche River and eventually the Rhône River and Mediterranean Sea.

As a French plant, RUOMS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.