Overview
AUDRUICQ wastewater treatment plant in Audruicq, Hauts-de-France, France, serves 3,717 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 663.11 m³/day and is located near the coast.
AUDRUICQ is a wastewater treatment plant located in Audruicq, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,717 and operates with advanced treatment processes, reflecting its compliance with stringent European standards for wastewater management. As an advanced treatment facility, AUDRUICQ likely employs tertiary processes such as nutrient removal or disinfection, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day and currently discharges 663.11 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow toward the North Sea. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system that drains into the North Sea via the English Channel. The coastal waters near Audruicq support diverse marine life and are ecologically sensitive, requiring high treatment standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect habitats. Advanced treatment helps mitigate impacts on downstream estuaries and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The AUDRUICQ plant is located at Rue du Canal, Audruicq, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,717 people in the Audruicq area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which typically include tertiary steps like nutrient removal or disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow toward the North Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale.
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