TREBEURDEN TROVERN BIHAN, Penvern

Overview

TREBEURDEN TROVERN BIHAN wastewater treatment plant serves Penvern, France, treating wastewater for approximately 6,078 people. The plant is located in the Bretagne region near the coast.

TREBEURDEN TROVERN BIHAN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Penvern, near Trébeurden in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,078 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. French plants are typically managed by municipal authorities or regional water agencies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel near the Côtes-d'Armor coastline. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal water quality of the Baie de Lannion and surrounding areas.

Environmental context

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in Bretagne, with treated effluent likely entering small coastal streams or directly into the English Channel. The downstream environment includes the Baie de Lannion, a coastal area supporting diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and shellfish habitats. Protecting water quality is essential for local biodiversity and the region's tourism economy.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Penvern, near Trébeurden in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. Its address is Rue de Kerariou, Kerariou, Penvern.

The plant serves approximately 6,078 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.

The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel near the Côtes-d'Armor coastline, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.

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 coastal waters.

For agglomerations of this scale, French plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal areas.