Overview
LOON PLAGE wastewater treatment plant serves Loon-Plage in Hauts-de-France, France. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,314.
The LOON PLAGE wastewater treatment plant is located in Loon-Plage, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,314 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in France, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, and it operates within the regulatory framework of the French water law and the Agence de l'Eau Artois-Picardie. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the coastal area near Dunkerque. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in protecting the marine environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, which drains into the North Sea near Dunkerque. The coastal waters of the English Channel and the North Sea are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The region's wetlands and estuaries provide important habitats for migratory birds and aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
The LOON PLAGE wastewater treatment plant is located in Loon-Plage, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France, near Dunkerque.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,314 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local river system, which flows into the North Sea near Dunkerque, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is overseen by the French water agency Agence de l'Eau Artois-Picardie.
For plants serving approximately 10,000 people in France, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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