Overview
PLEUVEN wastewater treatment plant serves Quimper, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,500 people in the Bretagne region.
The PLEUVEN wastewater treatment plant is located near Quimper in the Bretagne region of France. It serves a population of approximately 7,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment. France implements this directive through national legislation, with oversight from local water agencies. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast may subject it to additional requirements for nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from PLEUVEN ultimately drains into the Odet River, which flows through Quimper and into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The Odet estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of southern Brittany from pollution.
Environmental context
The PLEUVEN plant discharges into the Odet River, which flows through Quimper and into the Bay of Biscay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The Odet estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The coastal waters of southern Brittany are important for tourism and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The PLEUVEN plant is located near Quimper in the Bretagne region of France, along the Route de Bénodet in the Guiniel area.
The plant serves approximately 7,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Odet River, which flows through Quimper and into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean).
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French national legislation and local water agencies oversee compliance.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. Plants near sensitive coastal areas may also require nutrient removal to protect marine ecosystems.
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