Overview
SAINT VIGOR D YMONVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves 1,050 people in Saint-Vigor-d'Ymonville, Normandy, France. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
The SAINT VIGOR D YMONVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Vigor-d'Ymonville, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of 1,050 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Le Havre area. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the English Channel. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 187.32 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current loads. The plant is managed as part of the regional wastewater network. Treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect water quality in the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Seine estuary and then the English Channel. The coastal waters in this region are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Vigor-d'Ymonville, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France, near the city of Le Havre.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,050 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Seine estuary and ultimately into the English Channel.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
In France, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 2,000. For smaller plants like this one, secondary treatment is still typical to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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