Overview
Tain l'Hermitage wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 66,555 people in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Tain l'Hermitage wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Tain-l'Hermitage, within the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 66,555, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For larger agglomerations or discharges to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhône flows southward through the Rhône Delta into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The Tain l'Hermitage plant discharges into the Rhône River basin, which flows through the Rhône Valley and empties into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. The Rhône is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations are subject to EU directives aimed at protecting sensitive water bodies from nutrient pollution and ensuring good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tain-l'Hermitage, in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, southeastern France. The address is ViaRhôna, Parc d'activités Les Fleurons, La Garenne, Mercurol.
The plant serves approximately 66,555 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhône River. The Rhône ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National French regulations implement these standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water body is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
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