Overview
SAINTE MAXIME La Nartelle wastewater treatment plant serves Sainte-Maxime in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 38,575 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.
SAINTE MAXIME La Nartelle is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sainte-Maxime, a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 38,575, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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 proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, the plant likely employs advanced treatment to protect sensitive marine environments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes the coastal zone of the French Riviera, an area known for tourism and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment helps safeguard bathing waters and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to eutrophication. The local watershed includes the coastal zone of the French Riviera, which supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and recreation. Protecting this environment requires effective nutrient removal to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SAINTE MAXIME La Nartelle is located in Sainte-Maxime, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The address is Avenue du Maréchal Leclerc, Sainte-Maxime.
The plant serves approximately 38,575 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment. Given its coastal location, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards to protect water quality.
The plant protects the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Sainte-Maxime. By treating wastewater, it helps prevent pollution of the marine environment and supports local tourism and marine life.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations of this size (over 10,000 population equivalent) discharging to coastal waters, secondary treatment is required, and more advanced treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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