Overview
ETAR NorteCoimbrao is a wastewater treatment plant serving Marinha Grande, Portugal. It treats wastewater for approximately 70,000 people and is located near the coast in the Leiria district.
ETAR NorteCoimbrao is a wastewater treatment plant located in Galeota, Vieira de Leiria, within the municipality of Marinha Grande, in the Leiria district of Portugal. The plant serves a population of approximately 70,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Portuguese and EU classification. As a Portuguese facility, ETAR NorteCoimbrao operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. 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 coastal ecosystems and agricultural areas, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and marine life.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Leiria region, near the Atlantic coast of Portugal. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local streams or rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. The area includes sensitive coastal habitats that benefit from regulated effluent quality to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
ETAR NorteCoimbrao is located in Galeota, Vieira de Leiria, in the municipality of Marinha Grande, Leiria district, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 70,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, following Portuguese and EU standards for effluent quality.
As a Portuguese plant, ETAR NorteCoimbrao operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Portugal typically provide secondary or advanced treatment to meet EU standards, ensuring protection of coastal and inland waters.
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