Overview
VILLEURBANNE Feyssine is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 170,000 people in Villeurbanne, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards for the Rhône River basin.
VILLEURBANNE Feyssine is a key wastewater treatment facility located in Villeurbanne, within the Lyon metropolitan area in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Serving a population of approximately 173,728, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. As a plant of this scale in France, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment likely given the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The facility is part of the extensive wastewater infrastructure managed by the Métropole de Lyon, which oversees compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's design capacity and treatment processes are optimized to handle the demands of a dense urban population. The treated effluent from VILLEURBANNE Feyssine ultimately discharges into the Rhône River, one of Europe's major waterways, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically significant, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Rhône River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta. The Rhône basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats, including the sensitive coastal lagoons of the Camargue.
Frequently asked questions
VILLEURBANNE Feyssine is located in Villeurbanne, within the Lyon metropolitan area in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
The plant serves approximately 173,728 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rhône River, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant protects the Rhône River and its downstream ecosystems, including the Camargue delta and the Mediterranean Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas like the Rhône basin.
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