Overview
BENESSE MAREMNE 2 is a wastewater treatment plant in Bénesse-Maremne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, serving approximately 11,250 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BENESSE MAREMNE 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bénesse-Maremne, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of around 11,250, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its population served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal rivers of the Landes region. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of the nearby coastal ecosystems, including the Bay of Biscay.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows through the Landes region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes the Bay of Biscay, a productive marine area that supports fisheries and migratory species. The watershed is characterized by sandy soils and coastal wetlands, which are important for water purification and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
BENESSE MAREMNE 2 is located in Bénesse-Maremne, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
The plant serves approximately 11,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows through the Landes region and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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