Overview
ZAC du Val de Durance wastewater treatment plant serves Sisteron, France, treating wastewater for approximately 46,748 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The ZAC du Val de Durance wastewater treatment plant is located in Sisteron, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It serves a population of approximately 46,748, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's treatment processes are expected to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with European environmental regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater system for Sisteron and surrounding areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Durance River and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Durance River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and then the Mediterranean Sea. The Durance River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for both local communities and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Allée des Tilleuls, Z.A Val de Durance, Sisteron, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Durance River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Durance River and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea.
As a medium agglomeration serving about 46,748 people, the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
In France, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment processes to meet EU standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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