Overview
SAINT VAAST LA HOUGUE wastewater treatment plant serves Quettehou, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It is located in the Normandie region, within 50 km of the coast.
The SAINT VAAST LA HOUGUE wastewater treatment plant is located in Quettehou, in the Normandie region of France. It serves a population of approximately 6,070 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. France implements this directive through national regulations, with permits issued by local authorities. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) suggests it may discharge into a sensitive area requiring appropriate treatment levels. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the English Channel, a significant marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The Normandie region is known for its coastal ecosystems, including estuaries and tidal zones that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect these habitats and maintain water quality for recreational and economic uses.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Normandie region, within 50 km of the English Channel coast. Its treated wastewater likely discharges into local streams that flow into the Channel, a dynamic marine environment with strong tidal currents. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds, and is an important area for fishing and tourism. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, so effective treatment is critical to maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 70 Rue du Stade, Le Perron, Quettehou, in the Manche department of Normandie, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,070 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the English Channel, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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