Overview
Capbreton wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 39,900 people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The facility discharges into the local watershed within 50 km of the Atlantic coast.
The Capbreton wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Capbreton, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It serves a population of around 39,900, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the facility's scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal zone near Capbreton. This area supports diverse marine and coastal ecosystems, including fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the watershed of the Landes coast, which flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that treated effluent can influence nearshore water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Capbreton wastewater treatment plant is located in Capbreton, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
The plant serves approximately 39,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Biscay.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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