Overview
LE RHEU 2 is a wastewater treatment plant serving 7,400 people in Le Rheu, Bretagne, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
LE RHEU 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Rheu, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400 residents, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, LE RHEU 2 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Vilaine basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small rivers, making proper treatment essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from LE RHEU 2 likely enters the local hydrographic network, which flows into the Vilaine River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Vilaine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
LE RHEU 2 is located in Le Rheu, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, France. The plant's address is near Picourée, along D 129, in the Rennes metropolitan area.
LE RHEU 2 serves a population of approximately 7,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
LE RHEU 2 discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which flows into the Vilaine River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's inland location ensures discharge into freshwater systems.
LE RHEU 2 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. French national regulations implement this directive, and the plant must comply with discharge standards set by the local water authority.
For plants serving approximately 7,400 people in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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