SAINT SULPICE SUR RISLE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, Normandie

The SAINT SULPICE SUR RISLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, a commune in the Orne department of Normandie, France. It serves a population of approximately 16,843 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses that feed into the Risle River system. As a French wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French plants typically employ biological treatment stages to meet national standards. The plant's capacity and operational status are consistent with its role in managing municipal wastewater for the community. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately flows into the Risle River, a tributary of the Seine, which drains into the English Channel. The Risle River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Seine-Normandy watershed. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river system.

The plant discharges into the Risle River, a tributary of the Seine River, which flows into the English Channel. The Risle River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is important for both ecological balance and downstream uses. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the Seine estuary and coastal waters.