Bourg Blanc Kerbeoc h Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bourg-Blanc, Brittany

Bourg Blanc Kerbeoc h is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bourg-Blanc, a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,270 residents and is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's coastal and agricultural character. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 405 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel via the Abers coastal rivers. This area supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, and the advanced treatment helps protect water quality in the sensitive coastal environment, benefiting both local ecosystems and tourism.

The plant discharges into the Abers river system, which flows into the English Channel near the coast of Brittany. This region features a rugged coastline with estuaries and bays that support diverse marine life, including seabirds and fish. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting the sensitive coastal waters from eutrophication and maintaining the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.