Overview
VIC SUR CERE wastewater treatment plant serves Vic-sur-Cère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,700, with a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day.
The VIC SUR CERE wastewater treatment plant is located in Vic-sur-Cère, a commune in the Cantal department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in central France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,700 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community in the Massif Central area. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality before discharge. The plant's designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day provides a buffer for peak flows and future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cère River, a tributary of the Dordogne River. The Dordogne flows westward to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Cère River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Dordogne basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cère River, which flows through the Cantal department and joins the Dordogne River. The Dordogne is a major river in southwestern France, known for its diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species such as salmon and lamprey. The watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality standards in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5 Rue du Pont de Comblat, Comblat le Pont, Vic-sur-Cère, in the Cantal department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,700 residents in the Vic-sur-Cère area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Cère River, a tributary of the Dordogne River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,500 cubic meters per day, providing capacity for peak flows and future growth.
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