Overview
Martin Eglise wastewater treatment plant serves 4,500 people in Martin-Église, Normandie, France. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 802.79 m³/day, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Martin Eglise is a wastewater treatment plant located in Martin-Église, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandie, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,500 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Dieppe area. It is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 802.79 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The plant's coastal location means its discharge can affect nearshore water quality and marine ecosystems. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the coastal environment, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses of the Channel waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem supporting diverse fish stocks and migratory seabirds. The coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause eutrophication and algal blooms. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces the risk of such impacts, helping to maintain water quality for tourism and fishing along the Normandie coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Allée des Stades, Martin-Église, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandie, France, near the city of Dieppe.
The plant serves approximately 4,500 people in the Martin-Église area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the coastal environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, Martin Eglise operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. The directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, with advanced treatment required in sensitive areas.
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