Overview
VARENGEVILLE SUR MER wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Varengeville-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,350 residents, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters.
The VARENGEVILLE SUR MER wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Varengeville-sur-Mer, within the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France. This facility serves a population of approximately 6,350 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this coastal community. As a French wastewater treatment plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. This coastal discharge location necessitates compliance with stringent environmental standards to protect marine ecosystems and bathing water quality along the Normandy coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel, a vital marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and important for fisheries. The Normandy coast is known for its scenic cliffs and beaches, and the discharge must meet EU standards to protect water quality and marine habitats. The receiving waters are part of the larger English Channel ecosystem, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Varengeville-sur-Mer, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France, near the English Channel coast.
The plant serves approximately 6,350 residents of Varengeville-sur-Mer and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. As a coastal discharge, it must meet EU standards for bathing water quality and marine protection.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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