Overview
BERNIERES SUR MER wastewater treatment plant serves Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, with a population equivalent of 69,440. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BERNIERES SUR MER wastewater treatment plant is located in Courseulles-sur-Mer, in the Normandy region of France. It serves a population equivalent of 69,440, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel. 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. For plants in sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to prevent eutrophication. The designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent likely discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses, affecting the coastal marine environment. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Normandy from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel, a nutrient-sensitive marine environment. The local watershed includes small coastal rivers that drain into the Channel, supporting diverse marine habitats and migratory bird populations. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Courseulles-sur-Mer, in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. Its address is Avenue des Essarts, Clos Jacques Benoist, Courseulles-sur-Mer.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 69,440, which includes residential and commercial wastewater from the Courseulles-sur-Mer area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the English Channel via local watercourses. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge must meet stringent standards to protect the marine environment.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE. In sensitive coastal areas like Normandy, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
For a medium-to-large agglomeration in France, secondary treatment (biological) is standard. In coastal zones, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often implemented to comply with the EU UWWTD and protect marine ecosystems.
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