Overview
CRIEL SUR MER wastewater treatment plant serves Criel-sur-Mer, Normandie, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,200 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
The CRIEL SUR MER wastewater treatment plant is located in Criel-sur-Mer, a coastal commune in the Normandie region of northern France. The facility serves a population of about 7,200 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. As a French treatment plant, it operates under the national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Since CRIEL SUR MER serves 7,200 people, it falls into this category and is expected to provide at least secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into a nearby river or directly into the English Channel given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the English Channel, which supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal waters from untreated sewage, supporting water quality and marine biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The CRIEL SUR MER plant is situated in the coastal watershed of the English Channel, which receives treated effluent from the facility. The English Channel is a dynamic marine environment that supports a wide range of species, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient and pollutant load in the coastal zone, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive habitats. The local area also includes small coastal streams that flow into the Channel, and the plant's operations are critical for maintaining the ecological health of these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10, Chemin des Soupirs, Criel Plage, in Criel-sur-Mer, within the Seine-Maritime department of Normandie, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,200 residents of Criel-sur-Mer and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a coastal stream or directly into the English Channel, given its proximity to the coast.
As a French plant serving 7,200 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 7,200 people are classified as medium agglomerations and must provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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