Fouesnant Penfalut Wastewater Treatment Plant - Fouesnant, Brittany, France

Fouesnant Penfalut is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kersinaou, Fouesnant, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 27,870, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and its operations are subject to French and European environmental standards. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Fouesnant Penfalut is required to meet the treatment standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the wastewater from its service population. The treated effluent from Fouesnant Penfalut is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of Brittany is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important habitats. The plant's operation plays a key role in protecting the water quality of nearby rivers and coastal zones from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Fouesnant Penfalut discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed of the Odet River or a nearby coastal stream, which flows into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters of Brittany are ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine life including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. The region's estuaries and coastal zones are important for nutrient cycling and serve as nursery habitats for many species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this sensitive marine environment.