Guétary - France

Perfectly integrated into the landscaped site, the ultra-compact water treatment plant of Guéthary, Saint-Jean de Luz and Acotz benefits from the most advanced technologies thus ensuring that its performance surpasses the required standards.

MSE, a Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies subsidiary, has created an exemplary "VIRUS FREE" treatment process comprised of biological treatment with membranes, a physical barrier and UV sterilization and disinfection. Treated effluents are released into the sea.

These processes protect the local environment from pollution - even with the plant's large variations in hydraulic and organic pollutants - and keep the sea accessible for fishermen, surfers and swimmers throughout the year.

The Biosep™ process is distinct in its combination of biological treatment by activated sludge and membrane filtration.

Its compact design has enabled the plant's capacity to be increased to 10 000 PE. The refurbishment of existing works has allowed for the centralisation of urban wastewater and storm water treatment.

Its performance makes this new technology suitable for coastal municipalities or those wishing to recycle treated waters.

The membranes are also suitable for the following situations :

• Large variations in quantity/quality of water to be treated
• Lack of space
• Strict discharge regulations (reduction of carbon pollution, removal of SS, disinfection)
• Discharge to environmentally sensitive areas