Overview
Villarembert le Corbier wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,866 people in Villarembert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Villarembert le Corbier is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Villarembert, within the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,866 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a French facility, the plant is subject to 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 a sensitive area. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from Villarembert le Corbier is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arc River, a tributary of the Isère River, and then into the Rhône River before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies and supporting the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arc River basin, which flows into the Isère River and then the Rhône River, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this alpine-to-coastal drainage system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1020 Route de la Tigny, in Villarembert, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 17,866 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Arc River, a tributary of the Isère River, and eventually into the Rhône River and 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 and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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