Two stages reed bed filters fed with raw sewage have become very popular in France for the treatment of wastewater in rural areas. In St-Affrique-les-Montagnes a cost effective solution has to be found while achieving high outlet quality standards.
Wastewater treatment plant for 1200 p.e. at St-Affrique-les-Montagne, south west of France (Tarn), with 1 vertical flow reed bed combined with a surface flow polishing treatment
Two stages reed bed filters fed with raw sewage have become very popular in France for the treatment of wastewater in rural areas. In St-Affrique-les-Montagnes a cost effective solution has to be found while achieving high outlet quality standards.
Cost effective solution with outlet quality guarantees : 60 % yield on BOD5 and COD, 50 % on SS
1 stage vertical flow reed bed filter with a surface flow polishing treatment
Cost effective solution with reduced impact on environment, maintaining the advantages of raw sewage treatment and sludge of the French type reed bed