Overview
Plouvien Croas Mezduan is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Plouvien, Bretagne, France, serving about 1,983 people. It discharges treated water near the coast, operating under EU regulations.
Plouvien Croas Mezduan is a wastewater treatment plant located in Plouvien, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,983 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,700 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 353.76 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. As a French facility, it operates under national regulations transposing the EU directive, with permits issued by the local water agency. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the marine environment of the Iroise Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting the region's ecological balance, including nearby estuaries and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small river system that drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the Iroise Sea, a coastal area known for its rich marine biodiversity. The downstream environment includes estuaries and coastal zones that support fish nurseries, migratory birds, and sensitive marine species. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of this coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Plouvien, a commune in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,983 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, specifically into the Iroise Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law, with permits issued by the local water agency.
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