Overview
Tournon sur Rhone wastewater treatment plant serves Tournon-sur-Rhône, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Tournon sur Rhone wastewater treatment plant is located in Tournon-sur-Rhône, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It serves a population of approximately 31,067 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhône River, a major European waterway that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhône River, which flows south through the Rhône Valley and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. The river supports a variety of fish species and is a key migratory route for birds. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tournon-sur-Rhône, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, along the Rhône River.
The plant serves approximately 31,067 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhône River, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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