Overview
Saint Pierre Sur Dives wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Pierre-en-Auge in Normandy, France, treating wastewater for approximately 11,170 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Saint Pierre Sur Dives wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pierre-en-Auge, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of around 11,170 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Dives River. This river supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Normandy coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dives River, which flows through the Normandy countryside before reaching the English Channel. This coastal watershed supports a variety of fish and bird species, and the river's estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Pierre-en-Auge, in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, along Route de Thiéville.
The plant serves approximately 11,170 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Dives River, which flows into the English Channel, supporting local aquatic ecosystems.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas.
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