Overview
SAINT ROMAIN DE JALIONAS wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,735 people under EU regulations.
The SAINT ROMAIN DE JALIONAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of approximately 8,735 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the French water agencies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which flows through southeastern France into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Peillard, Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,735 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Rhône River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French water agencies enforce compliance.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. French plants often incorporate biological treatment to meet national standards.
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