PLOUGONVELIN Poulherbet, Plougonvelin

Overview

PLOUGONVELIN Poulherbet wastewater treatment plant serves Plougonvelin, France, with a population equivalent of 12,880. Located in Bretagne near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

PLOUGONVELIN Poulherbet is a wastewater treatment plant located in Plougonvelin, a coastal commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,880, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the Atlantic coast influences its operational and environmental context. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, specifically the Iroise Sea, which is known for its rich marine biodiversity. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for seabirds and marine species. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Iroise Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, which supports a diverse marine ecosystem including seabirds, fish, and marine mammals. The coastal waters near Plougonvelin are ecologically sensitive, with habitats that rely on good water quality. The plant's operations help protect this environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Plougonvelin, a coastal commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France, along the Sentier Côtier near Creach Meur.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,880, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Iroise Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, which is an ecologically sensitive marine area.

As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.