PLENEUF VAL ANDRE, Pléneuf-Val-André

Overview

PLENEUF VAL ANDRE wastewater treatment plant serves Pléneuf-Val-André in Bretagne, France. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 10,001.

The PLENEUF VAL ANDRE wastewater treatment plant is situated in Pléneuf-Val-André, a coastal town in the Bretagne region of France. The facility serves a population of around 10,001, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant in France, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent likely discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant is located near the coast of Bretagne, with treated effluent likely discharging into the English Channel via small coastal streams. This area supports diverse marine habitats, including rocky shores and sandy beaches, and is important for migratory birds and local fisheries. Protecting water quality is essential to maintain the ecological health of this coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 3, Avenue Gustave Téry, Piégu, Le Val-André, Pléneuf-Val-André, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France.

The plant serves approximately 10,001 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its treated effluent likely discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses, following French and EU standards for coastal discharges.

As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters for agglomerations of this size.

For agglomerations of 10,000 population equivalent, French plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological) as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.