Overview
BIGNAN derriere SA LANVAUX is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bignan, Bretagne, France. It serves a population of 11,666 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BIGNAN derriere SA LANVAUX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bignan, in the Bretagne region of France. The plant serves a population of 11,666, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment for the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the local watershed, contributing to the broader hydrological network of the Blavet River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream water bodies, including sensitive aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Blavet River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a region with important ecological corridors. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Le Rondic, Bignan, in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves a population of 11,666, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed within the Blavet River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people in France typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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