Overview
Cavado_Homem wastewater treatment plant serves Vila Verde, Portugal, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection for the local watershed.
The Cavado_Homem wastewater treatment plant is located in Vila Verde, in the Braga district of northern Portugal. Serving a population of approximately 9,800, it is a medium-sized facility that plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with European water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Cávado River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Minho region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Cavado_Homem plant discharges into the Cávado River basin, which flows westward through northern Portugal and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Esposende. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is used for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the river, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Cavado_Homem plant is located in Vila Verde, in the Braga district of northern Portugal, at Rua da Ronqueira, São Gens, Cabanelas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,800 people in the Vila Verde area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Cávado River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese facility, it 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 if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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