Overview
BRICQUEBEC wastewater treatment plant in Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, Normandy, France, serves 2,820 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 503.08 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The BRICQUEBEC wastewater treatment plant is located in Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, Normandy, France. It serves a population of 2,820 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 503.08 m³/day. As a French facility, it operates under the national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the Normandy coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watercourse that flows through the Cotentin Peninsula and eventually reaches the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and important fisheries. The advanced treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The BRICQUEBEC plant is located in Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,820 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under French regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and sensitivity of receiving waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³ per day.
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