Overview
BRAY DUNES wastewater treatment plant serves Ghyvelde in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 22,233 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRAY DUNES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ghyvelde, near Dunkerque in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The facility serves a population of around 22,233, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the coast places it in a sensitive environmental area. As a French plant, BRAY DUNES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For coastal discharges, the directive may mandate more stringent treatment to protect marine waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale. The treated effluent from BRAY DUNES likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the North Sea. The region's coastal ecology includes dunes and wetlands that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps safeguard these habitats and supports bathing water quality along the nearby beaches.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea via local streams and canals in the Dunkerque area. This coastal region features dune ecosystems and intertidal zones that support diverse bird life and marine species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact these sensitive habitats, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BRAY DUNES is located in Ghyvelde, near Dunkerque in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, close to the Belgian border.
The plant serves approximately 22,233 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the North Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As a French plant, BRAY DUNES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may mandate additional nutrient removal for sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, enhanced treatment may be needed to protect marine environments.
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