Overview
LINXE 2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,400 people in Linxe, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It discharges 428.16 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
LINXE 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Linxe, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, currently discharging an average of 428.16 m³/day of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment facility, LINXE 2 provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) may subject it to additional monitoring under the directive's sensitive area provisions. The treated effluent from LINXE 2 ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local watercourses. The plant's location in the Landes region, characterized by sandy soils and a coastal pine forest ecosystem, means that careful management of nutrient discharges is important to protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
LINXE 2 discharges into the local watershed that drains to the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Biscay. The receiving environment includes coastal wetlands and dune systems that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact sensitive coastal ecosystems, making effective secondary treatment critical for preserving water quality in this region.
Frequently asked questions
LINXE 2 is located in Linxe, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline.
LINXE 2 serves a population of approximately 2,400 residents in the Linxe area. This places it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification.
LINXE 2 discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
LINXE 2 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Its coastal proximity may also trigger additional requirements under the directive's sensitive area provisions to protect marine waters.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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