Overview
ST PARGOIRE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Pargoire, Occitanie, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,000 residents with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.
ST PARGOIRE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Pargoire, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,000 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 356.80 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of current wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Hérault River system. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hérault River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Agde. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic species. Effective secondary treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load, preserving water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
ST PARGOIRE is located in Saint-Pargoire, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Hérault River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
ST PARGOIRE provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, ST PARGOIRE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
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