Overview
Vallauris wastewater treatment plant serves Antibes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 28,439 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Vallauris wastewater treatment plant is located in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. It serves a population of around 28,439, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, highlighting its role in protecting coastal water quality. As a French facility, the plant operates under 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 discharge enters sensitive areas, such as coastal zones prone to eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The coastal waters of the French Riviera support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects bathing water quality along the Côte d'Azur.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The coastal waters near Antibes support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining water quality in the Baie des Anges and adjacent beaches, which are popular for recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The Vallauris plant is located in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 28,439 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall, to protect coastal water quality.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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