Overview
WISSANT wastewater treatment plant in Wissant, Hauts-de-France, France, serves about 4,017 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 716.63 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The WISSANT wastewater treatment plant is located in Wissant, a coastal commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,017 and is situated near the English Channel, reflecting its coastal setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,650 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 716.63 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters of the English Channel, which supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader North Sea ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment, including nearby beaches and marine habitats, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The WISSANT plant discharges treated wastewater into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem connecting to the North Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and benthic communities. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The WISSANT plant is located at Rue Paul Crampel, Wissant, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,017 people in the commune of Wissant and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the English Channel, a coastal marine environment that connects to the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under French national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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