Overview
DOL DE BRETAGNE wastewater treatment plant serves Mont-Dol in Brittany, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 6,010. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The DOL DE BRETAGNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Mont-Dol, within the Saint-Malo area of Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France. It serves a population equivalent of 6,010 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in the region. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 p.e.) discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the English Channel via local rivers and coastal waters. The surrounding area includes the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, a site of ecological importance supporting diverse birdlife and marine habitats. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in this coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into local watercourses that drain into the English Channel near the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds, fish, and marine life. The region's watershed includes the Couesnon River and other small streams that feed into the bay, which is known for its high tidal range and rich biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The DOL DE BRETAGNE plant is located in Mont-Dol, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, France, near the town of Saint-Malo.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,010, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel, specifically into the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel area.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 p.e. discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000-10,000 p.e. typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more stringent treatment may be needed.
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