Overview
Quimperlé Kerampoix wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 29,000 people in Quimperlé, Bretagne, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Quimperlé Kerampoix wastewater treatment plant is located in Quimperlé, a town in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,883, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European regulations. As a French treatment facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is known for its coastal and riverine ecosystems, and the plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of Bretagne. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Protecting water quality in this area helps maintain healthy estuarine and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quimperlé, in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 28,883 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people are generally required to have secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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