Overview
SANNERVILLE wastewater treatment plant in Sannerville, Normandy, France, serves 2,343 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 417.99 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The SANNERVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Sannerville, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,343 people and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 417.99 m³. As a French wastewater facility, SANNERVILLE operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level indicates that the plant goes beyond secondary treatment, likely incorporating nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Orne River and its tributaries. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream. Its location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment in coastal waters.
Environmental context
The SANNERVILLE plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Orne River, which empties into the English Channel near Ouistreham. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The SANNERVILLE plant is located at 1, Chemin de la Station, La Mare, Foltot, Sannerville, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,343 people in the Sannerville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Orne River and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 people. The advanced treatment level exceeds these requirements, reflecting France's commitment to protecting sensitive coastal waters.
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