Overview
Briec Lannenever wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Briec in Bretagne, France. It handles a population equivalent of 21,700 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Briec Lannenever is a wastewater treatment plant located in Briec, a town in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French plant, Briec Lannenever operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with national and EU standards ensures a baseline level of treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Odet River or nearby coastal rivers. The region of Bretagne is known for its rich aquatic ecosystems, including salmonid rivers and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the area.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water network, likely tributaries of the Odet River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries. The watershed is characterized by agricultural land use, making nutrient removal a key concern to prevent eutrophication in downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Briec, a town in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. Its address is along C 14, Kervoguen, near Quimper.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Odet River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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