Overview
TORIGNI wastewater treatment plant serves Torigny-les-Villes in Normandy, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 7,300. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TORIGNI wastewater treatment plant is located in Torigny-les-Villes, in the Normandy region of northern France. It serves a population of approximately 7,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a French facility, TORIGNI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the receiving water body's classification. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with national standards for municipal wastewater management. The treated effluent from TORIGNI is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Vire River and its estuary. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The TORIGNI plant discharges into the Vire River basin, which flows through the Normandy countryside before reaching the English Channel near the Baie des Veys. This coastal estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds and marine species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river and downstream marine habitats, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The TORIGNI plant is located at Rue des Abattoirs, Torigni-sur-Vire, in the commune of Torigny-les-Villes, within the Manche department of Normandy, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vire River 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 mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this scale, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
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