
Préventox: reducing toxic discharges and securing industrial sites (Doubs and Ognon)
The entry sets a minimum eligible expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT. The rate indicated is 70% for SMEs and 40% for large companies. The project can concern a study of solutions, works to reduce toxic pollution or prevention of accidental pollution. The scope and financing must be confirmed with the water agency and the Préventox partners.
Discharges of toxic substances and accidental pollution can affect water networks and natural environments. Préventox supports businesses in studying and implementing solutions: pilot tests, improved treatment systems, reduced stormwater pollution and containment of firefighting water.
Funded by Agence de l'Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse, CCI Saône et Doubs, CMA Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Grand Besançon Métropole
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Who can apply
Businesses of all sizes likely to have an impact on water discharges, notably industrial sites and activities producing effluents or presenting a risk of accidental pollution. The rate depends on the business category: SME or large company.
Eligibility conditions
The project must aim to reduce toxic substances, discharges or the risk of accidental pollution. The minimum expenditure indicated is €5,000 excluding VAT. Have the eligibility of the site, the substances targeted, the works programme and the financing regime confirmed before any commitment.
What the scheme covers
Studies to find solutions for limiting discharges, pilot tests, works to reduce toxic pollution, zero-discharge technologies, installing or improving a treatment system, reducing stormwater pollution, retention tanks, storage shelters and firefighting water containment basins.
Amount and funding terms
Rates indicated in the entry: 70% of eligible costs for SMEs and 40% for large companies, with a minimum of €5,000 excluding VAT of expenditure. The cap, exact expenditure base and aid regime must be confirmed in the current Préventox brochure before launching the project.
How to apply
Contact CMA Bourgogne-Franche-Comté or the managing body named in the Préventox brochure to qualify the project. Prepare analysis results or discharge data, a risk diagnostic, quotes and the works timetable. Ask for written confirmation of the rate, cap and the date from which costs are eligible before ordering.
Timeline
The brochure found in the catalogue describes the scheme, but the closing date and current funding are not established in the entry. Check that the operation is open and the application arrangements with the manager.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agence de l'Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse, CCI Saône et Doubs, CMA Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Grand Besançon Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What rate is indicated for an SME?
70% of eligible costs according to the scheme’s entry, subject to confirmation of the current scale.
What is the minimum expenditure?
€5,000 excluding VAT according to the catalogue entry.
Which works can be concerned?
Studies and works to reduce toxic discharges, treatment, stormwater management and containment of firefighting water.
Official source
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