Overview
Theoule-sur-Mer wastewater treatment plant serves 1,833 people in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 327 m3/day, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The THEOULE SUR MER wastewater treatment plant is located in Theoule-sur-Mer, a coastal commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The plant serves a population of 1,833 and is situated near the Mediterranean coast, reflecting the region's tourism-driven population dynamics. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m3/day and a current discharge volume of 327 m3/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coastal biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting the ecological health of the French Riviera's coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local coastal streams. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are ecologically sensitive habitats. The region's steep coastal terrain and seasonal tourism increase the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Cote d'Azur.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Boulevard du Gros Caillou in Theoule-sur-Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,833 people, serving the commune of Theoule-sur-Mer and potentially nearby areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea. Its coastal location requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law, which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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