Overview
VALLOUISE wastewater treatment plant serves Vallouise-Pelvoux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 17,465 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VALLOUISE wastewater treatment plant is located in Vallouise-Pelvoux, a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Situated in the Écrins massif of the French Alps, the plant serves a population of around 17,465 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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 discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Gyronde River, a tributary of the Durance River, which flows into the Rhône and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. The alpine watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its mountainous terrain and seasonal flow variations.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is presumed to be the Gyronde River, which flows into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône drains into the Mediterranean Sea, making this plant part of a large transboundary basin. The alpine environment supports cold-water fish species and is important for migratory birds, with the watershed providing critical ecosystem services in a region known for its biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The VALLOUISE plant is located in Vallouise-Pelvoux, in the Hautes-Alpes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Its address is Route de la Gyronde, La Casse, Petit Parcher, Vallouise.
The plant serves approximately 17,465 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Gyronde River, which flows into the Durance River and eventually the Rhône River, reaching 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 over 2,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 PE) in France, secondary treatment is typically required. Some plants may also incorporate tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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