Overview
Villers-Bocage wastewater treatment plant in Normandy, France serves about 5,300 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 943.9 m³/day of treated water, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Villers-Bocage wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Villers-Bocage in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. It serves a population of approximately 5,291 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its operations are integrated into the local water management system. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 943.9 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. As a French facility, it is subject to national regulations transposing EU directives, overseen by the local water agency (Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the English Channel via the Seulles River or other nearby rivers. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining the ecological health of downstream environments, including estuaries and coastal zones.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of the Seulles River basin, which drains into the English Channel near Courseulles-sur-Mer. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the estuary and coastal waters from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreational and ecological purposes.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de Vire, Le Colombier, Villers-Bocage, in the Calvados department of Normandy, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,291 residents in the Villers-Bocage area.
The facility uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than standard secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Seulles River, which eventually reaches the English Channel, helping to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements.
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