Overview
Portbail2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Port-Bail-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, serving about 3,940 people. It has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
Portbail2 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Port-Bail-sur-Mer, in the Normandy region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,940 residents and is situated in the coastal commune of Port-Bail-sur-Mer, within the Manche department. It is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under French water regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 702.89 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As an advanced treatment plant, it meets the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas, which is typical for coastal communities in Normandy. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The plant's coastal location means it plays a crucial role in protecting the marine ecosystem and nearby beaches from nutrient pollution. Its advanced treatment helps safeguard water quality in the region, supporting tourism and local biodiversity.
Environmental context
Portbail2 discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel near the Cotentin Peninsula. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive coastal ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Portbail2 is located in Port-Bail-sur-Mer, in the Normandy region of France, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves approximately 3,940 residents in the Port-Bail-sur-Mer area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which eventually flows into the English Channel. Its coastal location requires advanced treatment to protect marine water quality.
Portbail2 uses advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive coastal areas.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 people), Portbail2 operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity.
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