NEUFCHATEL HARDELOT NESLES, Condette

Overview

NEUFCHATEL HARDELOT NESLES wastewater treatment plant serves Condette, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population of 9,533.

NEUFCHATEL HARDELOT NESLES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Condette, within the Boulogne-sur-Mer area of Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of 9,533, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and operational status are consistent with national standards for inland or coastal discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the English Channel, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The surrounding region includes the Opal Coast, known for its ecological sensitivity and tourism, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving marine and coastal environments.

Environmental context

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, likely discharging into rivers that drain into the English Channel. This coastal zone supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds and marine species. Effective treatment helps protect the Opal Coast's water quality and ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Condette, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France.

The plant serves a population of 9,533, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.

The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local rivers that flow toward the English Channel, supporting coastal water quality.

As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For agglomerations of this scale, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas.