Overview
Vidauban Taradeau wastewater treatment plant serves Taradeau in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,125.
The Vidauban Taradeau wastewater treatment plant is located in Taradeau, within the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of approximately 13,125 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant in France, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Argens River and its tributaries. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a sensitive coastal area, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Argens River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The Mediterranean Sea in this region is ecologically sensitive, with seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity that benefit from controlled nutrient inputs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Taradeau, in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 13,125 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Argens River and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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