HEUDEBOUVILLE ECOPARC2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Heudebouville, Normandy

HEUDEBOUVILLE ECOPARC2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Heudebouville, a commune in the Eure department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300 and has a design capacity of 14,800 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 948 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant is part of France's commitment to protecting water quality under the Water Framework Directive. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin and then into the English Channel. Its advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the Seine estuary, a critical habitat for migratory fish and diverse wildlife.

The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through Normandy into the Seine estuary and the English Channel. The estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.