Overview
TANINGES wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,000 people in Taninges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for medium-sized agglomerations.
The TANINGES wastewater treatment plant is located in Taninges, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of around 10,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Chemin rural du Pont des Thézières, Pont des Thézières, Taninges, near the Giffre River valley. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Giffre River, a tributary of the Arve River. The Arve flows into the Rhône River near Geneva, which then continues to the Mediterranean Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Giffre River, a tributary of the Arve River, which flows into the Rhône River near Geneva. The Rhône eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The region's alpine terrain influences water flow and quality, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin rural du Pont des Thézières, Pont des Thézières, Taninges, in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Giffre River, a tributary of the Arve River, and eventually reaches the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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