Overview
QUEVEN Le Radenec wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Quéven in Brittany, France. It handles a population equivalent of 14,580 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
QUEVEN Le Radenec is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kervégant, Quéven, within the Lorient agglomeration of Morbihan, Brittany, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,580, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the local community's needs. As a French plant, QUEVEN Le Radenec operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale discharging into freshwater or estuaries. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected for a facility of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Blavet River or nearby coastal waters. The region's aquatic ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal zones, benefit from regulated treatment that reduces nutrient loads and protects marine biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the sensitive Breton coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local hydrographic network, likely flowing into the Blavet River or a tributary, which discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Lorient. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish nurseries and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the downstream estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
QUEVEN Le Radenec is located in Kervégant, Quéven, in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France, near the city of Lorient.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,580, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Blavet River or nearby coastal waters, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, QUEVEN Le Radenec operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. French regulations align with these standards.
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