Overview
CAMARET wastewater treatment plant in Camaret-sur-Mer, Brittany, France, serves about 4,876 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 869.87 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day.
The CAMARET wastewater treatment plant is located in Camaret-sur-Mer, a coastal commune in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,876 people and is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 869.87 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, ensuring effective treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal marine environment and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding area, including the nearby Crozon Peninsula and the Mer d'Iroise.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the Crozon Peninsula, an area known for its rich marine biodiversity. The receiving waters are part of the Mer d'Iroise, which supports diverse aquatic life including seabirds, fish, and marine mammals. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The CAMARET plant is located at 64 Impasse de Molène, Kerhos, Camaret-sur-Mer, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,876 people in the Camaret-sur-Mer area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the Crozon Peninsula.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, in line with EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a plant serving a population under 10,000 in a coastal sensitive area, it is required to meet advanced treatment standards under the EU UWWTD to protect the marine environment.
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