Overview
SIVU Espalion is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Espalion, Occitanie, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,009 people and discharges into the local watershed.
SIVU Espalion is a wastewater treatment plant located in Espalion, in the Occitanie region of southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,009 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. It is situated in the Lot River basin, which flows through the scenic Aveyron department. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards. The plant is located in a rural area with a mix of residential and light industrial inputs. The treated effluent from SIVU Espalion ultimately discharges into the Lot River, a major tributary of the Garonne River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The Lot River supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
SIVU Espalion discharges into the Lot River basin, which flows into the Garonne River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The Lot River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and trout. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed, which is subject to EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
SIVU Espalion is located in Espalion, in the Occitanie region of southern France, near the Lot River.
The plant serves approximately 7,009 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lot River, which flows into the Garonne River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards and protect water quality in the receiving environment.
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