Overview
Cleder Plufern is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cléder, Bretagne, France, serving 2,516 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and discharging 448.85 m³/day.
Cleder Plufern is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Cléder, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of 2,516 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 448.85 m³/day. It is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the English Channel. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a French facility, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level indicates that the plant likely serves a sensitive area or has stringent discharge requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The surrounding region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and coastal habitats. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel, a dynamic marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive, with habitats such as estuaries and rocky shores that rely on good water quality. Advanced treatment at Cleder Plufern helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the downstream marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Cleder Plufern is located at Tévenn Kerbrat in Cléder, Finistère, Bretagne, France, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves a population of 2,516 people in the Cléder area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
As a French plant, Cleder Plufern operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. However, Cleder Plufern employs advanced treatment, likely due to its coastal location and the need to protect sensitive marine environments.
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