Overview
ST JULIEN EN BORN CONTIS wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Julien-en-Born in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,920 people and discharges into the local watershed near the Atlantic coast.
ST JULIEN EN BORN CONTIS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Julien-en-Born, within the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,920 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its location near the Atlantic coast makes it part of a sensitive coastal environment. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's compliance with national and EU standards ensures adequate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal lagoons and estuaries of the Landes region. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean through the coastal lagoons and estuaries of the Landes region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Julien-en-Born, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 8,920 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal lagoons and estuaries in the Landes region.
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.
For agglomerations of this scale, French regulations typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards, especially for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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