Overview
Port en Bessin Huppain wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal commune of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain in Normandy, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,842 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Port en Bessin Huppain wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of about 5,842 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification. As a French wastewater facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The coastal location means the plant's operations are subject to stringent regulations to protect marine water quality and the sensitive coastal ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life and tourism activities.
Environmental context
The plant is situated on the coast of the English Channel, near the port of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain. Treated effluent likely enters the marine environment, contributing to the nutrient balance and water quality of the coastal zone. The area supports diverse marine habitats and is important for local fisheries and tourism, making effective wastewater treatment critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, near the port and the English Channel coast.
The plant serves approximately 5,842 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, likely into the English Channel, following treatment that meets EU standards for coastal discharges.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment requirements based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in coastal areas, the EU UWWTD typically requires secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients before marine discharge.
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