J Water SRT - Aqua 50 (2001) 229-244
Management of storm sewage discharges at coastal locations in Europe
Virginie De Paepe, André-François Boschet and Emmanuel Jestin
DDAF de la Vienne, Services des Equipements Publics Ruraux, 20, rue de la Providence, BP 537, F-86020 Poitiers Cedex, France E-mail: Virginie.DE-PAEPE@agriculture.gouv.fr
European Topic Centre on Inland Waters, Water Research Centre, Medmenham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 2HD, UK E-mail: aboschet@etc-iw.eionet.eu.int
Direction des Bocages Normands, Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie, 1, rue de la Pompe F14200 Herouville St Clair, France E-mail: jestin.emmanuel@aesn.fr
ABSTRACT
The study gives an overview of the British experience concerning sea outfall management in coastal areas. Consequences of the application of European Directives are observed on British legislation as well as the technical conception of treatment and discharge of urban wastewaters in coastal areas. Eleven British case studies have been analysed, in addition to seven case studies implemented in other European countries. The aims of these projects and technical details are presented, and the consequences for bathing water quality are assessed. The results show a general improvement of the quality of bathing waters following the implementation of the projects. Other European countries, in particular France, will have to carry out investments in order to achieve compliance with European Directive requirements. These countries could benefit from the experience acquired by the UK.
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