Overview
Ambleteuse wastewater treatment plant in Hauts-de-France, France, serves 2,350 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 419.24 m³/day and is located near the coast.
The Ambleteuse wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Ambleteuse, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,350 residents and is situated near the Opal Coast, a popular coastal area. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 419.24 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive coastal environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into the English Channel via the local coastal waters. The Opal Coast is an ecologically sensitive area known for its diverse marine life and important bird habitats. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the coastal ecosystem and supports the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse marine life and migratory birds. The Opal Coast is a dynamic coastal environment with sandy beaches and dunes, providing habitat for species such as the grey seal and various shorebirds. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ambleteuse, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France, near the Opal Coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,350 residents of Ambleteuse and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the English Channel via coastal waters, after undergoing advanced treatment to protect the marine environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
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