SEILLANS VILLAGE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Seillans, France

SEILLANS VILLAGE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Seillans, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,320 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, about 50 km from the Mediterranean coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 2,800 m³/day, and it treats an average daily flow of 413.88 m³/day. As a French facility, it operates under the national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains toward the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting the ecological health of downstream rivers and coastal areas. The surrounding environment includes sensitive Mediterranean ecosystems that benefit from the advanced treatment provided.

The plant discharges into the local watershed in the Var department, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's rivers and coastal waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and are important for tourism and recreation. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive Mediterranean area.