Overview
DOUARNENEZ Poulig an aod wastewater treatment plant serves Douarnenez, Bretagne, France. It is located near the coast and serves a population of 43,330.
The DOUARNENEZ Poulig an aod wastewater treatment plant is located in Douarnenez, a coastal town in the Bretagne region of France. The plant serves a population of 43,330, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French wastewater 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 plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local marine environment, contributing to the protection of the Bay of Douarnenez and the broader Iroise Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bay of Douarnenez, which opens into the Iroise Sea, part of the Celtic Sea and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal zone supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and shellfish fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Jetée du Flimiou, Les Plomarc'h, Ploaré, Douarnenez, in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 43,330 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bay of Douarnenez, a coastal marine environment that flows into the Iroise Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 people in sensitive coastal areas are required to have at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment often needed to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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