PLEUDIHEN SUR RANCE LA FOSSE EVEN Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pleudihen-sur-Rance, Brittany

PLEUDIHEN SUR RANCE LA FOSSE EVEN is a wastewater treatment facility located in Pleudihen-sur-Rance, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,122 and is situated along the coastal sentier littoral, reflecting its proximity to the Rance estuary and the English Channel. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 735.36 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels for sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rance River estuary, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the water quality of the estuary and the broader marine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Rance River, a coastal river that flows into the Rance estuary and then into the English Channel. This estuarine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the downstream marine ecosystem and contributing to the overall health of the English Channel coastal waters.