Overview
Burgau_Cardal wastewater treatment plant serves Vila do Bispo, Portugal, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 10,000. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
Burgau_Cardal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cardal, Budens, within the municipality of Vila do Bispo, Faro District, Portugal. The facility serves a population equivalent of 10,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Portuguese plant, Burgau_Cardal 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. The plant's location near the Atlantic coast means it likely falls under sensitive area provisions, potentially necessitating more advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems. Given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km), treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the Algarve's coastal zone.
Environmental context
The Burgau_Cardal plant is situated in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, within the watershed of coastal streams that drain directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water body, likely a small river or estuary, ultimately flows into the Atlantic, which supports ecologically sensitive marine habitats including seagrass beds and rocky reefs. The area is known for its biodiversity and is important for migratory birds and marine species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
Burgau_Cardal is located in Cardal, Budens, within the municipality of Vila do Bispo, Faro District, Portugal.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Portuguese plant serving 10,000 PE, Burgau_Cardal falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of 10,000 PE in Portugal, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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