Overview
URVILLE wastewater treatment plant in Urville, Normandie, France serves 4,478 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 798.87 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day.
The URVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Urville, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandie, France. It serves a population of approximately 4,478 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 798.87 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the English Channel via the Orne River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Orne River and its estuary, which support diverse wildlife and are important for regional biodiversity. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Normandy region.
Environmental context
The URVILLE plant discharges into the Orne River basin, which flows northward through Calvados and into the English Channel at Ouistreham. The Orne estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports migratory fish species and diverse bird populations. The advanced treatment at URVILLE helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this important coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The URVILLE plant is located at Manoir d'Urville, D 131, in Urville, Calvados, Normandie, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,478 people in the Urville area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Orne River basin, which flows into the English Channel.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard.
Nearby plants