Overview
Paimpol wastewater treatment plant serves Ploubazlanec in Bretagne, France, with a population equivalent of 10,001. The facility is located near the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Paimpol wastewater treatment plant is located in Ploubazlanec, within the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. Serving a population equivalent of 10,001, the facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, situated near the coastal town of Paimpol. As a French wastewater treatment plant, the facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), and it is subject to national regulations enforced by the French water agencies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel via the Trieux estuary or nearby coastal waters. The surrounding area supports diverse marine and coastal ecosystems, including important habitats for migratory birds and marine life. The facility plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The Paimpol plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel near the Trieux estuary. This coastal region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and nursery areas for fish species. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and the potential impact of nutrient loading on marine water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Paimpol wastewater treatment plant is located at Chemin de Traou Kérarzic, Kerarzic, Ploubazlanec, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,001, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel via the Trieux estuary or nearby coastal waters.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced by French water agencies.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with potential for tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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