Overview
LE TREPORT wastewater treatment plant serves Ault, Hauts-de-France, France. It is located near the coast and treats wastewater for a population of 23,600.
The LE TREPORT wastewater treatment plant is situated in Ault, within the Hauts-de-France region of France. The facility serves a population of 23,600 and is located near the English Channel coast, making its discharge environment sensitive. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
The LE TREPORT plant is located in Ault, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, near the English Channel coast.
The plant serves a population of 23,600 people in the Ault area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel, a coastal marine environment.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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