Overview
Plouenan Tromanoir II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Plouénan, Bretagne, France, serving 2,450 people. It discharges 437.08 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,550 m³/day.
Plouenan Tromanoir II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Plouénan, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of 2,450 and is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's maritime influence. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,550 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 437.08 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the coastal marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem. The coastal waters of Bretagne support rich biodiversity, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting the downstream environment from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreational and ecological uses.
Frequently asked questions
Plouenan Tromanoir II is located in Plouénan, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The address is Toulran Bras, Plouénan, 29420.
The plant serves a population of 2,450 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the English Channel. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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