Overview
PLOUHA KERNESCOP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Plouha, Brittany, France, serving approximately 3,885 people. It discharges treated water near the coast, with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
PLOUHA KERNESCOP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Kernescop, Plouha, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France. The plant serves a population of about 3,885 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 693.08 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant operates under French regulations that implement this directive, ensuring high effluent quality before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal discharge is managed to protect the marine environment and the sensitive ecosystems of the Breton coast, including nearby beaches and intertidal zones that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the English Channel near Plouha, part of the broader Bay of Biscay system. The receiving environment includes rocky shores and sandy beaches that are ecologically sensitive, supporting seabird colonies and marine biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting water quality in this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
PLOUHA KERNESCOP is located in Kernescop, Plouha, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,885 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the English Channel near the Breton coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 people), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Its advanced treatment reflects the need to protect the coastal marine environment.
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