Overview
LANVOLLON wastewater treatment plant in Lanvollon, Bretagne, France, serves 2,385 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 425.48 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,567 m³/day.
The LANVOLLON wastewater treatment plant is located in Lanvollon, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,385 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,567 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 425.48 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Trieux River or nearby coastal waters. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment of the Côtes-d'Armor, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water system, which flows into the English Channel near the northern coast of Bretagne. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fishing and tourism. The advanced treatment provided by LANVOLLON helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting the ecological health of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The LANVOLLON wastewater treatment plant is located at Rue de la Boissière, Lanvollon, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,385 residents of Lanvollon and surrounding areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. LANVOLLON exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,567 m³/day, with an average daily discharge of 425.48 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity.
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