Parc Moor Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pont-Aven, Bretagne, France

Parc Moor is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pont-Aven, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,656 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. As a French treatment plant serving a medium agglomeration, Parc Moor operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations above 2,000 and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. French regulations typically mandate compliance with national standards derived from the directive. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region of Bretagne is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal zones that support migratory fish and marine life. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Parc Moor's treated effluent likely enters the Aven River, which flows through Pont-Aven and into the Atlantic Ocean at the Baie de Concarneau. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and the potential for nutrient enrichment from wastewater.