MOLAY LITTRY Wastewater Treatment Plant, Le Breuil-en-Bessin, Normandy

MOLAY LITTRY is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Le Breuil-en-Bessin, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,087 people and is situated near the coast, within 10 kilometers of the English Channel. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 2,000 cubic meters per day, and the current discharge volume is 372.32 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the English Channel. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including nearby estuaries and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic life and migratory species.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the English Channel, a sensitive marine environment. The coastal waters of Normandy support rich biodiversity, including fish nurseries and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality in the downstream estuary and coastal zone.