Overview
Lisieux wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Lisieux in Normandy, France, with a population equivalent of 55,400. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Lisieux wastewater treatment plant is located in Lisieux, Calvados, in the Normandy region of France. It serves a population equivalent of 55,400, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated on the D 406 road and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French regulations mandate compliance with national standards derived from the directive. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Touques River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Touques River and the coastal ecosystem of the Normandy coast.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from Lisieux plant flows into the Touques River, which runs through the Pays d'Auge region before emptying into the English Channel at Deauville. The river supports a variety of freshwater species and is used for recreational activities. The coastal area near the mouth is ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory fish and bird populations. Protecting water quality in the Touques is essential for maintaining the health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Lisieux wastewater treatment plant is located on D 406 in Lisieux, Calvados, Normandy, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 55,400, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Touques River, which flows into the English Channel at Deauville.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, transposed into French national law.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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