Overview
Montauban de Bretagne wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,000 people in Montauban-de-Bretagne, Bretagne, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Montauban de Bretagne is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montauban-de-Bretagne, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, northwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or equivalent units), indicating a facility sized for the local community. As a French plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the English Channel via the Rance River or other coastal rivers. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and small rivers, making proper treatment essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Rance River or a nearby coastal stream, eventually reaching the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The area's agricultural activity means nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue de la Gare, La Ville Aubry, Montauban-de-Bretagne, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the English Channel, likely via the Rance River or nearby coastal streams.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others require secondary treatment. The specific requirement depends on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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