Overview
SAINT CHAMAS wastewater treatment plant serves Berre-l'Étang, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population equivalent of 37,750.
The SAINT CHAMAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Berre-l'Étang, within the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population equivalent of 37,750, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 m³/day, and the plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with standard municipal practices in the region. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Étang de Berre lagoon. This coastal lagoon is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations are critical for protecting the water quality of the lagoon and downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The SAINT CHAMAS plant discharges into the Étang de Berre, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Caronte canal. This lagoon is a vital ecosystem for fish, birds, and aquatic plants, and its water quality is sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant's treatment helps protect the lagoon from eutrophication and supports the broader marine environment of the Gulf of Fos.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT CHAMAS plant is located in Berre-l'Étang, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,750, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Étang de Berre lagoon and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive water bodies like the Étang de Berre.
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