Overview
Pont-Audemer wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,900 people in Normandie, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for agglomerations of th
The Pont-Audemer wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Pont-Audemer, within the Eure department of Normandie, France. Serving a population of around 21,900, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. Its location on the Quai du Mascaret places it near the Risle River, which flows through the town. As a French wastewater facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for populations between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Risle River, a coastal river that flows into the Seine estuary and ultimately the English Channel. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps protect the ecological health of the Risle and downstream marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Risle River, which flows through the Normandy region before joining the Seine estuary and emptying into the English Channel. This coastal watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats, including wetlands that provide critical breeding and feeding grounds for birds and fish. The Seine estuary is a major ecological zone, hosting migratory species such as salmon and eels. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and biodiversity in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Quai du Mascaret in Pont-Audemer, within the Eure department of Normandie, France.
The plant serves approximately 21,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Risle River, which flows into the Seine estuary and then the English Channel.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants like Pont-Audemer.
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