Plouigneau Penn ar Groazh Hent, Plouigneau

Overview

Plouigneau Penn ar Groazh Hent wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Plouigneau in Brittany, France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,848 and discharges into the local watershed.

The Plouigneau Penn ar Groazh Hent wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Plouigneau, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The facility serves a population of around 5,848 residents, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel via the coastal zone near Morlaix. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader marine ecosystem of the English Channel, an important area for fisheries and biodiversity.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed in the Finistère department, which flows into the English Channel near Morlaix. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory fish species. The English Channel is a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological value, including nursery grounds for fish and habitats for seabirds.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Pen Ar Croaz Hent, Plouigneau, in the Finistère department of Brittany, France.

The plant serves approximately 5,848 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel near Morlaix.

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

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.