Overview
SAINT JEAN DE CANNES wastewater treatment plant serves 694 people in Fréjus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It provides secondary treatment and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.
SAINT JEAN DE CANNES is a wastewater treatment plant serving the Saint-Jean de Cannes area within the commune of Fréjus, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant treats wastewater for a population of 694, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. Its designed capacity is 2250 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 123.81 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent standards to protect the marine environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or outfall. The coastal waters of the Côte d'Azur are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, safeguarding water quality for tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The coastal zone near Fréjus supports Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds, which are critical habitats for fish and invertebrates. The plant's small size and coastal location mean its impact is localized. The region's tourism-driven economy depends on clean coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue du Marsaou, Saint-Jean de Cannes, in the commune of Fréjus, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of 694 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local outfall. The plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for coastal discharges from small agglomerations.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is mandatory, and the plant must comply with national water quality standards.
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