Overview
TOURETTES SUR LOUP wastewater treatment plant serves Tourrettes-sur-Loup in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,683 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
The TOURETTES SUR LOUP wastewater treatment plant is located in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,683 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Cagne River or nearby coastal streams. The region is known for its scenic hills and proximity to the French Riviera, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both local water quality and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Cagne River, a coastal stream flowing into the Mediterranean Sea near the French Riviera. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with high ecological sensitivity due to tourism and coastal development. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 5,683 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Cagne River and ultimately reaches 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 discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 5,000 to 10,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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