Overview
Marinhas wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Marinhas in Esposende, Portugal. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 8,000.
Marinhas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Marinhas, part of the Esposende municipality in the Braga district of northern Portugal. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this coastal community. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under Portugal's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. 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. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine water quality and the region's coastal ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Atlantic coast of northern Portugal, within the Cávado River basin. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal water quality. The region supports important marine habitats and is used for fishing and tourism, making effective treatment critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Marinhas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Marinhas, in the Esposende municipality, Braga district, northern Portugal. The address is Travessa de Gurfaz, Marinhas, Esposende, 4740-481.
The Marinhas wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents in the Marinhas area and surrounding parts of Esposende.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Being within 50 km of the coast, the effluent must meet stringent quality standards to protect marine environments.
As a Portuguese wastewater treatment plant, Marinhas operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment requirements based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be needed to prevent eutrophication.
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