Overview
Loudeac CALOUET is a wastewater treatment plant serving Loudéac, Bretagne, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 132,700 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Loudeac CALOUET is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loudéac, in the Bretagne region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 132,700, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater load from the community. The treated effluent from Loudeac CALOUET is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Brittany watershed. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of the Blavet River or its tributaries, which flows southward into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life, including salmonid populations, and the downstream environment includes estuaries and coastal zones that are ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Loudeac CALOUET is located in Loudéac, in the Bretagne region of France, at Rue des Coudriers, Le Pavillon, Callouët.
The plant serves approximately 132,700 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Blavet River watershed, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
Plants of this scale in France are required to have at least secondary treatment, and often tertiary treatment to meet nutrient removal standards, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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