Overview
YPORT wastewater treatment plant serves Yport, Normandie, France. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified), serving a population of 6,100.
The YPORT wastewater treatment plant is located in Yport, a coastal commune in the Normandie region of northern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,100 residents and is situated within 50 kilometers of the English Channel coast. As a small agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this scenic coastal area. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. For Yport, serving 6,100 people, this regulatory framework sets the expected treatment standard. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses. The receiving environment includes the coastal waters of the Alabaster Coast, known for its chalk cliffs and diverse marine habitats. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect bathing water quality and the ecological health of the Channel, which supports fisheries and migratory species.
Environmental context
The YPORT plant discharges into the English Channel, a major marine ecosystem connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. The coastal waters off Yport are part of the Alabaster Coast, characterized by chalk cliffs and intertidal zones that support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area is also popular for tourism and recreation, making water quality management critical for both ecological and economic reasons.
Frequently asked questions
The YPORT plant is located at Boulevard Alexandre Dumont, Yport, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandie, France. It serves the coastal commune of Yport.
The plant serves approximately 6,100 residents in the Yport area.
The treated effluent from the YPORT plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel, contributing to the coastal water quality of the Alabaster Coast.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, such as Yport, are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant's operation is subject to this directive to ensure adequate treatment before discharge.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the EU UWWTD. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
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