Overview
ASNELLES wastewater treatment plant in Asnelles, Normandie, France, serves about 2,982 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 531.98 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
The ASNELLES wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Asnelles, in the Calvados department of Normandie, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,982 residents, typical of a small coastal agglomeration. The plant is situated near the English Channel, within 10 km of the coast. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 531.98 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. As a French municipal plant, it operates under national regulations transposing EU directives, with permits issued by the local water agency (Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie). The treated effluent is discharged into the English Channel, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality in the Baie de Seine region. The surrounding watershed includes small coastal rivers and estuaries that support diverse marine life and migratory bird populations. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and safeguard the sensitive marine environment.
Environmental context
The ASNELLES plant discharges treated wastewater into the English Channel, specifically into the coastal waters near the Baie de Seine. This area is part of a larger watershed that includes the Seine River estuary, a critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect the marine ecosystem from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The ASNELLES plant is located at D 514, Asnelles, in the Calvados department of Normandie, France, near the English Channel coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,982 residents in the coastal town of Asnelles and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the English Channel, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality in the Baie de Seine region.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French municipal plant, it operates under national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), with permits issued by the local water agency (Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie).
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