Barneville Carteret 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Barneville Plage, Normandy

Barneville Carteret 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Barneville Plage, within the commune of Barneville-Carteret in the Manche department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of 8,420, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is appropriately scaled for its service population. French regulations also mandate compliance with national water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into the English Channel via coastal outfalls, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The surrounding area includes the Cotentin Peninsula, known for its diverse marine ecosystems and important shellfish fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine life.

The plant is located on the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy, within 50 km of the English Channel coast. Treated effluent likely discharges into coastal waters that are part of the wider English Channel ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life including seabirds, fish, and shellfish. The region's coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, and effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.