Overview
BOURBOURG SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bourbourg, Hauts-de-France, France. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BOURBOURG SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bourbourg, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,930 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant, BOURBOURG SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Aa River or nearby canals. The region's coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge quality is critical for protecting marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
BOURBOURG SE discharges into the local water system, which flows through the Aa River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea near Dunkirk. The coastal waters of Hauts-de-France support diverse marine life and are part of important migratory routes for seabirds. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its nutrient and pollutant loads can affect nearshore water quality and the ecological health of the Southern Bight of the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
BOURBOURG SE is located at 58 Rue de Bergues, Bourbourg, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
BOURBOURG SE serves approximately 6,930 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
BOURBOURG SE discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Aa River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea near Dunkirk.
As a French plant, BOURBOURG SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into freshwater or coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent in France are typically required to have secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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