Overview
PIROU wastewater treatment plant serves Pirou-Plage, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It is located in the Normandie region near the English Channel.
The PIROU wastewater treatment plant is located in Pirou-Plage, a coastal village in the Manche department of Normandie, France. It serves a population of approximately 6,420 people, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration typical of rural coastal communities in the region. As a French wastewater facility, PIROU operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. French regulations mandate that plants serving over 2,000 population equivalents must meet secondary treatment standards, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The Normandie coast is known for its tidal flats and important bird habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The PIROU plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the English Channel, a dynamic coastal environment with strong tidal influences. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish nurseries and migratory bird populations along the Normandy coast. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive intertidal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The PIROU plant is located in Pirou-Plage, a coastal village in the Manche department of Normandie, France. Its address is La Saurie, Pirou-Plage, Pirou, 50770.
The PIROU plant serves a population of approximately 6,420 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration typical of rural coastal communities in Normandy.
The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine water quality.
The PIROU plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. French national regulations implement this directive, with oversight by local water agencies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be necessary to prevent eutrophication in sensitive marine areas.
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