Kerameil Wastewater Treatment Plant, Penmarc'h, Bretagne, France

Kerameil is a wastewater treatment plant serving the commune of Penmarc'h in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and serves a population of approximately 12,600 people. It is situated in the coastal town of Saint-Guénolé, near the Quai Kruguen. As a French wastewater treatment facility, Kerameil operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for discharge into the marine environment. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving water body is part of the Bay of Biscay, which supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fishing and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local coastal waters from pollution.

Kerameil discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay. This marine environment supports a variety of fish, shellfish, and seabirds, and is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for commercial fish species. The plant's location near the coast means that effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in the bay.