Overview
SAINT TROPEZ La Citadelle wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Tropez, France, with a population equivalent of 37,410. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
The SAINT TROPEZ La Citadelle wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Tropez, a coastal town in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,410, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely employs advanced treatment to protect the sensitive marine environment. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or directly through an outfall. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez is a popular tourist destination, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and supporting local marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality, especially given the area's high tourism activity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue Cavaillon, Saint-Tropez, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,410, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or marine outfall, given its proximity to the coast.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE discharging to coastal waters.
For medium agglomerations in coastal areas, French plants typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet EU standards and protect sensitive marine environments.
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