Beuzeville Wastewater Treatment Plant, Normandie, France

The Beuzeville wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Beuzeville, in the Eure department of Normandie, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,765 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the English Channel. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 493.27 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a French plant, it operates under national regulations transposing the EU directive, with permits issued by the local water agency (Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie). The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The proximity to the coast means the plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.

The plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the English Channel, a sensitive marine environment. The coastal area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant inputs, protecting the coastal ecosystem from eutrophication and other impacts.