Overview
DAMGAN ZA La Lande is a wastewater treatment plant in Damgan, Bretagne, France, serving approximately 9,737 people. It is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DAMGAN ZA La Lande is a wastewater treatment plant located in Damgan, a coastal commune in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,737 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest-scale facility suited to the local population. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of the Morbihan region. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Morbihan region, which are part of the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and shellfish habitats, and is an important migratory corridor for seabirds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for recreation and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Boulevard de l'Atalante, Kervoyal, Damgan, in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 9,737 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into coastal waters of the Morbihan region, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary biological treatment, to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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