Overview
PLOUEZEC wastewater treatment plant in Plouézec, Brittany, France, serves 3,391 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 604.95 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The PLOUEZEC wastewater treatment plant is located in Plouézec, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France. The facility serves a population of 3,391 and operates with advanced treatment, reflecting its coastal location and the need to protect sensitive marine environments. As a plant in France, PLOUEZEC operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced (tertiary) treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 4,583 m³/day indicates it is sized for a population equivalent well above its current served population, providing capacity for future growth or seasonal tourism peaks. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel near the Breton coast. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the discharge must meet stringent standards to protect coastal water quality, marine ecosystems, and nearby shellfish farming areas that are common in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the English Channel, which are part of the larger Atlantic Ocean system. This area supports diverse marine life, including important shellfish beds and migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The PLOUEZEC plant is located in Plouézec, a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France. Its address is Route des Viviers, Lann Vihan, Plouézec.
The plant serves a population of 3,391 people, with a designed capacity of 4,583 m³ per day, indicating it can accommodate additional load.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the English Channel. Its advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge to protect coastal waters.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, but coastal plants like PLOUEZEC often require advanced treatment to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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