Overview
SAINT ANDRE wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-André, Occitanie, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 12,223, operating under EU regulations.
The SAINT ANDRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-André, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,223 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. Its location near the Mediterranean coast places it within a sensitive environmental zone. As a French plant, SAINT ANDRE 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 stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which is relevant given its proximity to the coast. The treated effluent from SAINT ANDRE likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Mediterranean Sea. The region's watershed includes the Tech River and other coastal streams, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the ecological health of the Gulf of Lion. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine habitats and recreational waters along the French Mediterranean coastline.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, within the drainage basin of the Tech River and other coastal streams. These water bodies flow into the Gulf of Lion, a key marine area supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy make effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient enrichment and safeguarding coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT ANDRE plant is located in Saint-André, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 12,223 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Mediterranean Sea, such as the Tech River or coastal streams, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Lion.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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