Plabennec Menez ar Milinoe, Plabennec

Overview

Plabennec Menez ar Milinoe wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Plabennec in Brittany, France. It is located within 50 km of the coast and treats wastewater for approximately 8,500 residents.

Plabennec Menez ar Milinoe is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Plabennec, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,500 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under French regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of the Iroise Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important coastal habitats. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream water quality.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the Iroise Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including nursery grounds for fish and habitats for seabirds. The proximity to the coast means that nutrient and pollutant loads from the plant could affect sensitive marine environments, making proper treatment essential.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the commune of Plabennec, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. Its address is C 22, Cruguel, Plabennec.

The plant serves approximately 8,536 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean via the Iroise Sea.

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. French authorities enforce compliance through national regulations.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. French plants typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent standards.