Overview
PLANCOET Route de DINARD is a wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Lormel, Bretagne, France, serving approximately 9,990 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PLANCOET Route de DINARD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Lormel, near Plancoët, in the Bretagne region of northwestern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,990, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a French plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Arguenon River and eventually reaches the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps protect the sensitive estuarine and coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in the Arguenon River watershed. Treated effluent flows into the Arguenon River, which empties into the English Channel near the town of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. This coastal zone supports important nursery habitats for fish and shellfish, and is a popular area for recreation and tourism. The plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem from eutrophication and bacterial contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Lormel, near Plancoët, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. Its address is Promenade de l'Arguenon, Le Vieux Bourg, Saint-Lormel.
The plant serves approximately 9,990 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arguenon River, which flows into the English Channel near Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. The discharge must comply with French and EU standards to protect the coastal marine environment.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National regulations transposing the directive are enforced by French authorities.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often using activated sludge or biofiltration. Some may include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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