Overview
Landivisiau Blaise wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,500 people in Landivisiau, Bretagne, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Landivisiau Blaise is a wastewater treatment plant located in Landivisiau, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is D 712, Moulin de Penguilly, Landivisiau, within the Morlaix area. As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Landivisiau Blaise is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the English Channel via the coastal zone near Morlaix. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Brittany coastline. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that flow into the Rade de Morlaix, a coastal inlet of the English Channel. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The watershed is part of the Brittany region's sensitive coastal ecosystem, where nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication. The plant's treatment level is critical for maintaining water quality in the downstream estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 712, Moulin de Penguilly, in Landivisiau, Finistère, Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 20,467 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rade de Morlaix and eventually the English Channel.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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