Overview
VILLEFONTAINE ST QUENTIN FALLAVIER _ TRAFFEYERE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 79,800 people in Satolas-et-Bonce, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
VILLEFONTAINE ST QUENTIN FALLAVIER _ TRAFFEYERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Satolas-et-Bonce, within the Isère department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The plant serves an estimated population of 79,800, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the region, which is important for both ecological health and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Rhône-Alpes region, with its treated effluent likely entering the Rhône River basin. The Rhône is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's discharge must meet standards that protect the ecological integrity of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de Traffeyère, Satolas-et-Bonce, in the Isère department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 79,800 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Rhône River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, 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 advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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