Overview
Argoncilhe wastewater treatment plant serves Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, treating wastewater for approximately 13,900 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Argoncilhe wastewater treatment plant is located in the parish of Argoncilhe, within the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, in the Aveiro district of Portugal. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 13,900, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Portuguese 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 freshwater or estuaries. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Douro River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for local biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system within the Douro River basin, which flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The downstream environment includes estuaries and coastal zones that support migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. Maintaining effective treatment is crucial for preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Argoncilhe wastewater treatment plant is located at Rua da ETAR, in the parish of Argoncilhe, within the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, in the Aveiro district, Portugal.
The Argoncilhe WWTP serves a population equivalent of approximately 13,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater from Argoncilhe is discharged into the local river system, which is part of the Douro River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese facility, the Argoncilhe WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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