SAINT CHRISTOL LEZ ALES Wastewater Treatment Plant - Saint-Christol-lez-Alès, Occitanie

The SAINT CHRISTOL LEZ ALES wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Christol-lez-Alès, within the Occitanie region of southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 11,896 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are integral to the local sanitation infrastructure. As a French wastewater facility, the plant 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's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with national and EU standards, ensuring effective pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhône River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in the Rhône delta and coastal zones. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Rhône River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes the Rhône delta, a ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.