Overview
SAINT MARCEL BEL ACCUEIL wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Marcel-Bel-Accueil in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 4,760 with a designed capacity of 5,550 m³/day.
The SAINT MARCEL BEL ACCUEIL wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Marcel-Bel-Accueil, a commune in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,760 residents and is situated in a rural setting near the Lichoud area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,550 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 849.18 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watercourse that feeds into the Bourbre River, a tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The advanced treatment level ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting the sensitive downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 208a, Le Lichoud, Saint-Marcel-Bel-Accueil, in the Isère department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,760 residents in the Saint-Marcel-Bel-Accueil area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watercourse that flows into the Bourbre River, a tributary of the Rhône River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and French national regulations, which mandate appropriate treatment levels based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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