Overview
Morlaix Keranroux wastewater treatment plant serves Morlaix, France, in the Brittany region. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 44,233 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Morlaix Keranroux wastewater treatment plant is located in Morlaix, in the Brittany region of northwestern France. It serves a population of around 44,233 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel, and its operations are critical for protecting the local marine environment. As a French facility serving over 10,000 population equivalents, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. The directive mandates that such agglomerations ensure their discharges do not adversely affect the receiving waters. The plant's design capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the Morlaix River estuary. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the bay, which is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Morlaix River, which empties into the Morlaix Bay and then the English Channel. This coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication in the bay, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Morlaix, in the Brittany region of northwestern France, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves approximately 44,233 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Morlaix River, which flows into Morlaix Bay and then the English Channel.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and compliance with discharge standards to protect sensitive coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size are required to have at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. In sensitive areas like coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be needed to remove nutrients.
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