FAUVILLE EN CAUX, Terres-de-Caux

Overview

FAUVILLE EN CAUX wastewater treatment plant serves Terres-de-Caux in Normandy, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 6,650. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The FAUVILLE EN CAUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Terres-de-Caux, within the Normandy region of France. It serves a population equivalent of 6,650 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility catering to the local community. 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. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to protect the environment, with specific requirements for sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Seine River basin. This coastal proximity means the plant plays a role in protecting the marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Environmental context

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent flows into the Seine River basin, which discharges into the English Channel. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream marine habitats from eutrophication.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at D 228, Fauville-en-Caux, Terres-de-Caux, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,650, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Seine River basin and ultimately reaches the English Channel.

As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.

For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.