Overview
St Pol de Leon_Vilin Vraz wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France. Located in Bretagne, it treats wastewater for approximately 7,966 people.
St Pol de Leon_Vilin Vraz is a wastewater treatment plant serving the commune of Saint-Pol-de-Léon in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant is situated near the coast of the English Channel and treats wastewater from a population of about 7,966 residents. As a facility in a coastal region, it plays a key role in protecting local marine and coastal water quality. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is generally required. Given its location near sensitive coastal waters, the plant likely meets or exceeds these standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine ecosystems. The treated effluent from St Pol de Leon_Vilin Vraz is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the English Channel. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for fishing and tourism. Proper treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication and maintains the ecological health of the surrounding waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the English Channel, a dynamic marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. The coastal waters near Saint-Pol-de-Léon are ecologically sensitive, with habitats that rely on good water quality. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the region's marine biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
St Pol de Leon_Vilin Vraz is located in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in the Finistère department of Bretagne, France. The plant is situated near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves approximately 7,966 people in the Saint-Pol-de-Léon area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the English Channel. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to protect marine water quality.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
For plants serving around 8,000 people in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under EU regulations. Coastal plants may also require additional nutrient removal to protect marine environments.
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