Overview
ARGENCES wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Argences in Normandy, France. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day and serves a population of approximately 6,600.
The ARGENCES wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Argences, within the Calvados department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of around 6,600 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated in a rural setting near the D37 road, in the Hameau du Fresne area. As a French wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment to meet local environmental objectives. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a relatively small-scale operation. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The receiving water body is part of the Orne River basin, a coastal river system that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal habitats, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Orne River basin, which flows northward through Normandy and empties into the English Channel near Ouistreham. This coastal watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish. The downstream environment includes estuarine and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The ARGENCES plant is located at D 37, Hameau du Fresne, in the commune of Argences, Calvados, Normandy, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,600 residents in the Argences area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Orne River basin, ultimately flowing into the English Channel.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, French plants typically provide secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by the EU UWWTD, to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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