Overview
Mafra wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mafra in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is designed with a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,400.
The Mafra wastewater treatment plant is located in Quinta de Santa Bárbara, Mafra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It serves a population of 10,400, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Portuguese facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The surrounding region includes agricultural and urban areas, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Mafra plant is located in the Lisbon District, within the Tagus River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region, helping to protect downstream coastal and marine environments from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The Mafra wastewater treatment plant is located at Quinta de Santa Bárbara, Mafra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal.
The Mafra plant serves a population of 10,400, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent from the Mafra plant likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tagus River basin and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese facility, the Mafra plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 people in Portugal are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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