Overview
SAINT SAUVEUR DE MONTAGUT wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut in Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,110.
SAINT SAUVEUR DE MONTAGUT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, a commune in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of 1,110 and has a designed capacity of 3,600 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of approximately 198 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary biological treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the directive through national legislation and local permits issued by the relevant authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River via the Ardèche River. The Ardèche River is known for its scenic gorges and supports diverse aquatic life, making the plant's treatment performance important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ardèche River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. The Ardèche River is a key tributary of the Rhône, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for aquatic invertebrates. The region's karst geology and seasonal flow variations make consistent wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, a commune in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France.
The plant serves a population of 1,110 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Although the plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets the secondary treatment standard, which is typical for smaller French communes.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ardèche River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
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