Overview
TREVOUX wastewater treatment plant serves Trévoux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,909 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TREVOUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Trévoux, a commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. Situated along the Saône River, the plant serves a population of approximately 6,909 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, TREVOUX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent from TREVOUX is discharged into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Saône flows southward through Lyon before joining the Rhône, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This discharge contributes to the water quality of the Saône basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The TREVOUX plant discharges into the Saône River, which flows into the Rhône River and then the Mediterranean Sea. The Saône basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The TREVOUX plant is located at Chemin de Halage, Trévoux, in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,909 people in the Trévoux area.
Treated wastewater from TREVOUX is discharged into the Saône River, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, TREVOUX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. French plants typically use biological treatment processes to meet national water quality standards.
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