Overview
PLEUBIAN HAMEAU ST ANTOINE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pleubian, Bretagne, France, serving 2,760 people. It discharges 492.38 m³/day of treated water near the coast.
PLEUBIAN HAMEAU ST ANTOINE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Pleubian, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of 2,760 and is situated near the coast of the English Channel. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 492.38 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. As a French facility, it operates under the national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels for sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the English Channel near Pleubian. The area is part of the Breton coastline, which features rocky shores and estuaries that support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pleubian, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves a population of 2,760 people in the Pleubian area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the coastal environment.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, but plants in sensitive coastal zones like Pleubian often employ advanced treatment to meet stringent environmental standards.
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