Overview
Colares S1 Quinta do CovAEo is a wastewater treatment plant serving 16,470 people in Colares, Portugal. Located near the coast in the Lisbon region, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Colares S1 Quinta do CovAEo is a wastewater treatment facility located in Colares, a civil parish in the municipality of Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,470 residents, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its address is Impasse Júlio Diniz, Pinhal da Nazaré, Casal de Santo André, Colares, Sintra, Lisboa. As a Portuguese plant, Colares S1 Quinta do CovAEo 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 regulatory framework ensures that effluent quality meets standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region includes the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, an ecologically sensitive area with diverse habitats. Proper treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems in this popular tourist and residential area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Lisbon region, with treated effluent ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via local streams and rivers. The area includes the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, which supports diverse flora and fauna, including coastal and marine habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological integrity of this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Impasse Júlio Diniz, Pinhal da Nazaré, Casal de Santo André, Colares, Sintra, Lisboa, 2705-150, Portugal.
The plant serves a population of 16,470 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Portuguese plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For medium agglomerations in Portugal, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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