Overview
SAINT PAUL DE FENOUILLET wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet in Occitanie, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 1,573 with a designed capacity of 3,833 m³/day.
The SAINT PAUL DE FENOUILLET wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,573 residents and is situated in a rural, inland area near the foothills of the Pyrenees. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,833 m³/day and treats an average daily flow of 280.62 m³, indicating significant reserve capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Agly River, which flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea near Le Barcarès. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a regional watershed that includes agricultural and natural areas. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Agly River, which flows through the Corbières and Roussillon regions before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Agly River supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication in the coastal lagoon systems near the river mouth, which are ecologically sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Pont de la Fou, La Rabasse, Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,573 people in the commune of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Agly River, which eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Although serving fewer than 2,000, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect the Agly River and Mediterranean coastal waters.
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