Overview
SAINTE CECILE LES VIGNES wastewater treatment plant serves Lagarde-Paréol in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, treating wastewater for approximately 7,500 residents.
The SAINTE CECILE LES VIGNES wastewater treatment plant is located in Lagarde-Paréol, within the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of around 7,500 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French 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. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The treated water is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows southward through Provence and into the Mediterranean Sea near the Camargue delta, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin des Huguenots, Lagarde-Paréol, in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,500 residents in the Lagarde-Paréol area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Rhône River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 7,500 people (small-to-medium agglomerations) are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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