Overview
Park Dour Glan wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,617 people in Basse Men Du, France métropolitaine. It is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Park Dour Glan is a wastewater treatment plant located in Basse Men Du, within the France métropolitaine region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,617, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its coastal proximity places it within a sensitive area requiring advanced treatment to protect marine environments. As a French facility, Park Dour Glan operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland plants and more stringent tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, including coastal zones. Given its population served, the plant is expected to meet the directive's requirements for nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters. The plant's discharge likely flows into the Atlantic Ocean via local rivers or direct coastal outfall. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader marine ecosystem of the Bay of Biscay. Effective treatment is crucial to minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality, which sustains fisheries and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
Park Dour Glan discharges into the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay, part of the North Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes small rivers and streams that drain into the Atlantic, supporting estuarine and marine habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for fish and migratory bird routes. Nutrient pollution from wastewater could impact water quality and biodiversity, making advanced treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
Park Dour Glan is located in Basse Men Du, France métropolitaine, France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 9,617 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal outfall or nearby rivers, given its proximity to the coast.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, for coastal sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, and if discharging into sensitive coastal zones, they may also include nutrient removal to comply with the EU directive.
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