Overview
VILLAGE2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Reynès, Occitanie, France, serving a population of 100 with a designed capacity of 150 m³/day.
VILLAGE2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the small village of Reynès, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. It serves a population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated near the D 15 road, in the La Creu area, within the broader Céret region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) of less than 2,000. Its designed capacity is 150 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 17.84 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The plant is not within 10 km of the coast but is within 50 km, placing it in a coastal-influenced inland area. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Tech River basin. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate and supports diverse aquatic life in the Tech River, which flows through the Pyrenees foothills. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tech River, which flows eastward through the Pyrénées-Orientales and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Argelès-sur-Mer. The Tech River supports a variety of fish species, including the European eel, and its estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding watershed is characterized by Mediterranean scrubland and agricultural areas, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
VILLAGE2 is located in Reynès, a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant is situated along the D 15 road in the La Creu area, near the town of Céret.
VILLAGE2 serves a population of approximately 100 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a rural community in the Tech River valley.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Tech River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge is regulated under French water quality standards.
VILLAGE2 provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for small agglomerations.
As a plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, VILLAGE2 is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. French authorities enforce compliance through local permits.
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