Overview
SAINT GEORGES D ORQUES wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Georges-d'Orques, Occitanie, France. It serves a population of 7,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
The SAINT GEORGES D ORQUES wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Georges-d'Orques, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) for their wastewater. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local authority. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Lez River or its tributaries. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and heavy rainfall events that can impact treatment plant operations. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Lez River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Montpellier. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. The region's Mediterranean climate means that summer low flows can concentrate pollutants, making effective treatment crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Rebayral, Saint-Georges-d'Orques, in the Hérault department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely a tributary of the Lez River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such communities.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the EU UWWTD. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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