VEULES LES ROSES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veules-les-Roses, Normandy

The VEULES LES ROSES wastewater treatment plant is located in Veules-les-Roses, a coastal commune in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,750 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the sensitive coastal environment. The plant employs secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 4,820 m³/day, and it currently discharges an average volume of 490.60 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current loads. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, making its discharge subject to stringent regulations to prevent nutrient enrichment and eutrophication in marine waters. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the English Channel via local watercourses. The coastal waters of Normandy support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, ensuring compliance with EU standards for bathing waters and marine ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem that supports diverse species including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The Normandy coast is known for its high ecological value, with habitats such as chalk cliffs and estuaries. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating the risk of algal blooms and protecting water quality for recreational and commercial use.