Overview
BINIC LE CHIEN NOIR wastewater treatment plant serves Binic-Étables-sur-Mer in Brittany, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,596 people and is located near the coast.
BINIC LE CHIEN NOIR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, a coastal town in the Brittany region of France. The plant serves a population of around 10,596, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the coast places it in a sensitive area requiring careful management of treated effluent. As a French plant serving a medium-sized population, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as coastal zones. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses, given its proximity to the coast. The surrounding watershed supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect the coastal ecosystem and maintain water quality for recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the coast of Brittany, with treated effluent likely entering the English Channel. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed includes small rivers draining agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4, Rue du Chien Noir, Binic, Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France.
The plant serves approximately 10,596 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its coastal location, treated wastewater is likely discharged into the English Channel, either directly or via local watercourses, after undergoing treatment required by EU directives.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more advanced treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For medium-sized agglomerations in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In coastal sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine ecosystems.
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