Overview
Lit-et-Mixe wastewater treatment plant serves 6,600 people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Located near the Atlantic coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Lit-et-Mixe wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Lit-et-Mixe, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It serves a population of approximately 6,600 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Bay of Biscay. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is part of the larger Garonne-Adour watershed. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a small coastal stream or directly into the Bay of Biscay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The Bay of Biscay is known for its rich marine biodiversity, including important fish stocks and migratory species. The nearby coastal wetlands and dunes provide habitat for birds and aquatic life, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lit-et-Mixe, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Its address is Piste Cap de l'Homy, Lit-et-Mixe.
The plant serves approximately 6,600 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Bay of Biscay, given its proximity to the Atlantic coast.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
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