Overview
ISQUES SE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Étienne-au-Mont in Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of 7,583 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
ISQUES SE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, within the Boulogne-sur-Mer area of Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of 7,583, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French regulations. As a French facility, ISQUES SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, likely discharging into the English Channel via local watercourses. Its operations contribute to protecting the marine environment of the Channel and the regional watershed, supporting water quality in the Pas-de-Calais area.
Environmental context
ISQUES SE discharges into the English Channel via local rivers and streams in the Pas-de-Calais region. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and tourism. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ISQUES SE is located at 23 Rue Paul Doumer, Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.
ISQUES SE serves a population of 7,583 people in the Saint-Étienne-au-Mont area.
ISQUES SE discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 7,583 people require secondary treatment, especially if discharging into coastal waters. ISQUES SE is expected to meet this standard.
In France, plants serving around 7,500 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards.
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