Overview
SERIFONTAINE wastewater treatment plant serves Bazincourt-sur-Epte in Normandy, France. It handles a population equivalent of 9,570 and discharges into the local watershed.
SERIFONTAINE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bazincourt-sur-Epte, a commune in the Eure department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,570, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from SERIFONTAINE is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Normandy and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows northward through Normandy and empties into the English Channel, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The downstream environment includes estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive and important for biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The SERIFONTAINE plant is located in Bazincourt-sur-Epte, a commune in the Eure department of Normandy, France. Its address is Route du Château Saussard, Thierceville, Bazincourt-sur-Epte.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,570 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Seine River basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated.
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