VER SUR MER 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy

VER SUR MER 2 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ver-sur-Mer, a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,046 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its address at 32 Rue de la Rivière places it near the coastal zone of the English Channel. 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 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 721.8 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. As a coastal plant within 10 km of the sea, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a habitat for migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and other pollutants, contributing to the health of the downstream marine environment.

The plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the English Channel near the Normandy coast. This coastal zone is part of a dynamic marine ecosystem that supports fisheries, seabird colonies, and intertidal habitats. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the sensitive coastal waters from excessive nutrients and contaminants.