Overview
Pontorson wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Pontorson in Normandy, France. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 7,750.
The Pontorson wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Pontorson, within the Manche department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of approximately 7,750 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility under French regulations. As a French treatment plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, a significant coastal ecosystem. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The Pontorson plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, a coastal bay on the English Channel. This bay is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a critical stopover for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pontorson, in the Manche department of Normandy, France, near the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel.
The plant serves approximately 7,750 residents of Pontorson and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel on the English Channel.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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