Overview
BRAY SUR SOMME SE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bray-sur-Somme, Hauts-de-France, France, serving about 5,000 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
BRAY SUR SOMME SE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bray-sur-Somme, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,043 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 899.66 m³/day. The plant 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. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, aligning with French regulations for areas designated as sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Somme River and then the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Somme River basin, a region known for its wetlands and diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Somme River basin, which flows into the English Channel. The Somme River supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Promenade du Wicquet, Bray-sur-Somme, in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,043 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Somme River and eventually the English Channel.
As a plant serving about 5,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD requirements for secondary treatment. Its advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
In France, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with advanced treatment (nutrient removal) required in sensitive areas to meet EU and national standards.
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