Overview
LOCTUDY Pontual Vihan is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,905 people in Basse Men Du, France métropolitaine. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
LOCTUDY Pontual Vihan is a wastewater treatment plant located in Basse Men Du, in the France métropolitaine region of France. It serves a population of approximately 7,905 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's coastal proximity may influence its regulatory obligations. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that ultimately reach the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine water quality and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Brittany region of France, near the Atlantic coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into local rivers or directly into coastal waters, ultimately reaching the Bay of Biscay. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds, and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
LOCTUDY Pontual Vihan is located in Basse Men Du, in the France métropolitaine region of France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 7,905 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow to the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal proximity.
As a French plant serving about 7,905 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential additional requirements if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
In France, plants serving around 8,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards. Coastal plants may also require nutrient removal to protect marine environments.
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