CANY BARVILLE, Cany-Barville | France Wastewater

Overview

CANY BARVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves Cany-Barville in Normandy, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 44,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The CANY BARVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Cany-Barville, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 44,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated, and the plant's compliance is overseen by French water agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local river system in the Seine-Maritime department, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds and fish. The watershed is part of the larger Seine-Normandy basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Rue du Hôme, Zone Industrielle de la Vallée, Cany-Barville, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 44,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the English Channel, supporting coastal and marine ecosystems.

As a French plant serving over 10,000 PE, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.

Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as required by the EU directive.