Overview
Saint Rambert d'Albon wastewater treatment plant serves the commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 4,856 and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
The Saint Rambert d'Albon wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Saint-Rambert-d'Albon, within the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. This facility serves a population of approximately 4,856 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a plant with advanced treatment, it goes beyond the secondary treatment requirements mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 10,383 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 866.3 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhône flows southward through the region, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which flows through southeastern France and into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône supports a rich diversity of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as the European eel and various salmonids. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the river and its delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Rambert-d'Albon, in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,856 residents in the commune and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law, which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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