SALINS LES BAINS Wastewater Treatment Plant - Salins-les-Bains, France

The SALINS LES BAINS wastewater treatment plant is located in Salins-les-Bains, a commune in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of 2,650 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a plant in France, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day, the plant is sized to accommodate future growth and peak flows. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Doubs River, a tributary of the Saône, which flows into the Rhône and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Doubs River, a major tributary of the Saône River. The Saône joins the Rhône, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This region is part of the Jura mountains, known for its karstic geology and sensitive groundwater systems. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports biodiversity in the river network.