VERNEUIL SUR AVRE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton, Normandie

The VERNEUIL SUR AVRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton, a commune in the Eure department of Normandie, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,270, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant 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 more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. Compliance with national standards ensures appropriate treatment for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin and then into the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Avre River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the Normandy region.

The plant discharges into the Avre River, a tributary of the Eure River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Avre, which is used for recreation and supports fish populations such as trout and grayling.