Sassetot le Mauconduit Wastewater Treatment Plant - Saint-Pierre-en-Port, Normandy

The Sassetot le Mauconduit wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pierre-en-Port, within the Normandy region of France. It serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, operating as a key municipal facility for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 535.19 m³/day, it operates well within its capacity. As a French facility, it adheres to national regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The plant's coastal location (within 10 km of the coast) underscores the importance of its advanced treatment in protecting marine water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Normandy coastline.

The plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The Normandy coast is known for its rich biodiversity, including seabird colonies and intertidal habitats. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the coastal environment from eutrophication and other impacts.