Overview
ST VALERY SUR SOMME SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Valery-sur-Somme in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,090 people.
ST VALERY SUR SOMME SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,090 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater 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 freshwater or estuaries. French regulations mandate compliance with national standards derived from the directive. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Somme River and then into the English Channel. The Somme estuary is an ecologically significant area, supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Somme River and its downstream coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater enters the Somme River basin, which flows into the Somme estuary and then the English Channel. The estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports a range of fish species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Somme Bay, a region known for its rich biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is Residence l'Amboise, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
The plant serves approximately 7,090 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Somme River and eventually into the English Channel via the Somme estuary.
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 freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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