Overview
Saint Pee sur Nivelle wastewater treatment plant serves 10,200 people in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Saint Pee sur Nivelle wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,200 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Nivelle River or a tributary, which flows into the Bay of Biscay. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and comply with French water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into the Nivelle River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes coastal waters that support diverse marine life, including fish and migratory species. The proximity to the coast means that nutrient and pollutant loads must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The address is Chemin de Martikonea, Lapurdi, Aztarriztea, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, 64310.
The plant serves approximately 10,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Nivelle River or a nearby tributary, which flows into the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. The plant's coastal proximity requires compliance with stringent discharge standards to protect marine environments.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The directive also requires advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
For medium-sized agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE), French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The EU UWWTD sets the minimum standard, and French regulations may impose additional requirements for coastal or river discharges.
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