Machico, Machico | Portugal Wastewater

Overview

Machico wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Machico on Madeira Island, Portugal. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 7,200.

The Machico wastewater treatment plant is located in Água de Pena, Machico, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It serves a population of around 7,200 residents in the municipality. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the island's geographic context. As a small to medium agglomeration in Portugal, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, which surrounds Madeira. The island's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the marine ecosystem.

Environmental context

Machico is located on the southeastern coast of Madeira Island, with its wastewater treated and discharged into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters around Madeira support a variety of marine species and are part of the Macaronesian biogeographic region, known for its unique biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Água de Pena, Machico, on the island of Madeira, Portugal, near the Parque Desportivo da Água de Pena.

The plant serves approximately 7,200 residents in the municipality of Machico.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is located near the coast of Madeira.

As a Portuguese plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards for discharges into coastal waters.

For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.