Overview
CARANTEC Penzornou is a wastewater treatment plant in Carantec, Bretagne, France, serving a population of 6,900. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
CARANTEC Penzornou is a wastewater treatment facility located in Carantec, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,900, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its location near the coast influences its environmental management. As a French plant, CARANTEC Penzornou operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent standards if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Bay of Morlaix and the English Channel, contributing to the marine environment of the Brittany coast. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and meeting EU environmental standards.
Environmental context
CARANTEC Penzornou discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Bay of Morlaix, part of the English Channel. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and shellfish habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
CARANTEC Penzornou is located at 589, Route de Plouzornou, in Penzornou, Carantec, Finistère, Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,900 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Bay of Morlaix and ultimately the English Channel.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, French regulations require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, often with nutrient removal if the receiving water is sensitive.
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