Overview
Les Barils wastewater treatment plant in Normandie, France, serves a small population of 100 with secondary treatment. It discharges 17.84 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 180 m³/day.
Les Barils wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Les Barils in the Eure department of Normandie, France. This small-scale facility serves a population of approximately 100 residents, typical of rural agglomerations in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 180 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 17.84 m³, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin and then into the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of small streams in the Normandy countryside, supporting local aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows northward through Normandy and into the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Les Barils, a commune in the Eure department of Normandie, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people, typical of a small rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 180 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 17.84 m³.
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