Overview
Grandcamp-Maisy wastewater treatment plant in Normandy, France, serves 3,734 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 666.14 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day.
The Grandcamp-Maisy wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Grandcamp-Maisy in the Normandy region of France. It serves a population of approximately 3,734 residents and is situated near the English Channel, reflecting the area's maritime character. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 666.14 m³/day, it operates well within its capacity. As a French facility, it complies with the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. Treated wastewater is discharged into the English Channel, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fishing in the Baie de Seine region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem that supports fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity. The coastal waters near Grandcamp-Maisy are part of the Baie de Seine, an area known for its rich marine life and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Quai Crampon, Lotissement Noroit, in Grandcamp-Maisy, Calvados, Normandy, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,734 residents in the coastal town of Grandcamp-Maisy and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is generally required, but the plant's advanced treatment exceeds these standards, likely due to its coastal location.
The plant has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 666.14 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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