Overview
VITRE wastewater treatment plant serves Vitré, Bretagne, France, treating wastewater for approximately 37,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VITRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Vitré, a town in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, France. It serves a population of approximately 37,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. 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. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Vilaine River basin and then into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life in the Vilaine and its tributaries, and preventing eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.
Environmental context
The VITRE plant discharges into the Vilaine River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Vilaine estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and migratory species. The region's agricultural activities make nutrient management critical to prevent algal blooms in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The VITRE plant is located in Vitré, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Bretagne, France.
The plant serves approximately 37,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Vilaine River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations in France, secondary biological treatment is standard, with nutrient removal often required to protect sensitive water bodies like the Vilaine River basin.
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