Celorico da Beira Wastewater Treatment Plant - Advanced Treatment in Guarda, Portugal

The Celorico da Beira wastewater treatment plant is located in the Guarda district of central Portugal, serving the municipality of Celorico da Beira. It is an inland facility that treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,000 residents, operating under Portugal's national water quality regulations which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 6,554 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 833.65 m³/day, the facility has ample capacity to handle current and future loads. The plant's advanced treatment level meets the stringent requirements for sensitive areas under the EU directive. Treated effluent is discharged into the Mondego River basin, which flows westward through the Beira region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Figueira da Foz. The Mondego River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in central Portugal.

The plant discharges into the Mondego River basin, which drains a large area of central Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.