Overview
Dinard wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Dinard in Brittany, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 42,064. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Dinard wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Dinard, in the Brittany region of northwestern France. Serving a population equivalent of 42,064, the facility is situated near the English Channel and plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the English Channel, which supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The facility helps maintain water quality in the Rance estuary and the broader Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel near the Rance estuary, a dynamic coastal environment that supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its tidal flats and proximity to the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, a major ecological and cultural landmark. Protecting water quality is essential for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue du Château Hébert, Port-Blanc, Saint-Énogat, Dinard, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 42,064, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the English Channel, near the Rance estuary, which is an ecologically important marine area.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges.
Plants of this scale in France are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as per the EU UWWTD.
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