Overview
Plobannalec Keralouet wastewater treatment plant in Plobannalec-Lesconil, Brittany, France, serves 4,314 people with advanced treatment and a capacity of 8,100 m³/day.
The Plobannalec Keralouet wastewater treatment plant is located in Plobannalec-Lesconil, a coastal commune in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. It serves a population of approximately 4,314 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 8,100 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of 769.61 m³, indicating ample capacity for current loads. Situated within 10 km of the coast, the plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in coastal Brittany, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local river or stream that flows into the Bay of Biscay. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish and shellfish, making advanced treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue Éric Tabarly, Keralouet, Lesconil, in the commune of Plobannalec-Lesconil, Finistère, Brittany, France.
The plant serves a population of 4,314 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment, including nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 8,100 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 769.61 m³, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, reflecting its coastal location and environmental sensitivity.
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