Overview
SIVULIMOUXIN wastewater treatment plant serves Pieusse and surrounding areas in Occitanie, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population equivalent of 18,537.
SIVULIMOUXIN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pieusse, within the Aude department of Occitanie, France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 18,537, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, SIVULIMOUXIN is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from SIVULIMOUXIN is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aude River and then into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Aude River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation helps maintain the ecological balance of the region's freshwater resources.
Environmental context
SIVULIMOUXIN discharges into the Aude River basin, which flows through the Occitanie region before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Aude River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for local biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Gulf of Lion.
Frequently asked questions
SIVULIMOUXIN is located in Pieusse, in the Aude department of Occitanie, France. The address is Route de Saint-André, Les Bouziers, Pieusse, Limoux, Aude, Occitanie, 11300.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,537, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aude River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, SIVULIMOUXIN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 PE) in France, secondary treatment is typically required by the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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