Overview
TREDREZ LOCQUEMEAU_KERBABU is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Locquémeau, Bretagne, France. It serves 2,500 people and discharges 446 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast.
TREDREZ LOCQUEMEAU_KERBABU is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Locquémeau, a coastal village in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 446 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, which is particularly important for sensitive coastal environments. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, including coastal zones. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters of the English Channel. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Brittany coastal ecosystem, which includes important habitats for seabirds and marine species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters of the English Channel near Locquémeau. This area is part of the Brittany coastline, which features rocky shores, sandy beaches, and diverse marine habitats. The effluent enters a dynamic tidal environment that supports fisheries, shellfish beds, and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 54 Hent Kerbabu, in the village of Locquémeau, part of Trédrez-Locquémeau commune, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 residents of Locquémeau and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the English Channel, near the Brittany coastline.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a French plant serving a coastal agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas to protect marine ecosystems.
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