Overview
LE HAVRE Edelweiss is a large wastewater treatment plant in Le Havre, Normandie, France, serving approximately 291,150 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
LE HAVRE Edelweiss is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Le Havre, within the Normandie region of France. Serving a population of around 291,150, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring robust treatment infrastructure to protect the local environment. As a plant of this scale in France, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which stipulates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or equivalent), indicating its significant role in managing the region's wastewater. The treated effluent from LE HAVRE Edelweiss ultimately discharges into the Seine River estuary, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this sensitive estuarine and coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River estuary, which flows into the English Channel. This estuarine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The coastal waters of the English Channel are important for marine biodiversity and are subject to stringent water quality standards under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
LE HAVRE Edelweiss is located in Le Havre, in the Normandie region of France, at Rue Marmiesse, Les Neiges.
The plant serves approximately 291,150 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Seine River estuary, which flows into the English Channel.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the English Channel.
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