Overview
Villeneuve-de-Berg wastewater treatment plant serves 1,800 people in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 321.12 m³/day of treated effluent.
The Villeneuve-de-Berg wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It serves a population of 1,800 in the commune of Villeneuve-de-Berg and surrounding areas. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. 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 of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 321.12 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ardèche River and then 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 Ardèche River basin, a tributary of the Rhône River. The Ardèche River flows through a karst landscape and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as the European eel. The treated effluent eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the nutrient balance of the coastal ecosystem. The region is known for its scenic gorges and sensitive aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Voie de la Rose, Quartier Forcemale, Villeneuve-de-Berg, in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,800 people in the commune of Villeneuve-de-Berg and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Ardèche River, a tributary of the Rhône River, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 321.12 m³, indicating it operates well below its capacity.
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