Overview
BREHAL LITTORAL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Martin de Bréhal, Normandy, France, serving 5,360 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
BREHAL LITTORAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Martin de Bréhal, a commune in the Manche department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of 5,360 and is situated near the English Channel coast, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a small coastal agglomeration. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 8,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 956.21 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for discharges to coastal waters, and the plant's compliance supports local water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Normandy coastal ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect downstream waters from nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological balance of the region's coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the English Channel near Saint-Martin de Bréhal. This area is part of the Normandy coastline, which supports a variety of marine species and serves as an important migratory corridor for seabirds. The discharge contributes to the nutrient balance of the coastal zone, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication in the sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
BREHAL LITTORAL is located in Saint-Martin de Bréhal, a commune in the Manche department of Normandy, France. The plant is situated near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves a population of 5,360 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the English Channel. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
In France, plants serving small agglomerations typically provide secondary treatment, as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This level of treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.
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