Overview
LANESTER ZI de Kerpont is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Lanester, Bretagne, France, serving approximately 37,578 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LANESTER ZI de Kerpont is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Kerpont in Lanester, a commune in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of around 37,578, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the city of Lorient, on the southern coast of Brittany. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's capacity is listed as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a designed capacity that aligns with the population served. It is expected to comply with French national regulations implementing the directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Blavet River or nearby coastal waters. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Blavet River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Lorient. The downstream environment includes the Blavet estuary and the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay, which support diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The region's coastal ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, and the plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue Denis Papin in the Zone industrielle de Kerpont, Lanester, Morbihan, Bretagne, France, near the city of Lorient.
The plant serves approximately 37,578 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Blavet River or nearby coastal waters.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, implemented through French national regulations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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