Overview
Lesneven Lescoat wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lesneven in Brittany, France. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Lesneven Lescoat is a wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Lesneven in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and serves a population of approximately 9,648 people. As a French wastewater treatment facility, Lesneven Lescoat operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent). The treated effluent from Lesneven Lescoat is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of the English Channel. The receiving environment supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, and the plant's operation is critical for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish nurseries and migratory bird populations. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting the local marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Lesneven Lescoat is located in Lesneven, Finistère, in the Brittany region of France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 9,648 people in the Lesneven area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean via the English Channel.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. Lesneven Lescoat, serving about 9,648 people, falls into this category and must meet the directive's standards.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving around 10,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards. Some may also include tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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