BINIC SAINT QUAY PORTRIEUX Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Quay-Portrieux, France

The BINIC SAINT QUAY PORTRIEUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, a coastal town in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,990 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under French regulations. Its location near the English Channel places it in a sensitive coastal area where treatment standards are stringent. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for coastal protection. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the English Channel, which supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The surrounding watershed includes small coastal rivers that drain into the Channel, and the plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment. Proper treatment helps protect bathing waters and marine habitats along the Brittany coast.

The plant discharges into the English Channel, a dynamic marine environment that supports diverse ecosystems including fish, seabirds, and benthic communities. The local watershed consists of small coastal streams that drain the agricultural and urban areas of the Côtes-d'Armor region. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, particularly during low tide when dilution is reduced. Protecting this coastal zone is important for tourism, fisheries, and marine biodiversity.