Overview
Oliveira do Hospital wastewater treatment plant serves Bobadela, Portugal, treating wastewater for approximately 9,300 people. It operates under Portugal's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Oliveira do Hospital wastewater treatment plant is located in Pinheiro dos Abraços, Bobadela, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra District, Portugal. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,300 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Portuguese plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national standards ensures appropriate treatment for the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mondego River basin. The Mondego River is the longest river entirely within Portugal and flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Figueira da Foz. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river system, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mondego River basin, which flows westward through central Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Mondego supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and recreation. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities that depend on the river.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pinheiro dos Abraços, Bobadela, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra District, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 9,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Mondego River basin. The Mondego River flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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 and additional treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Portugal's national regulations align with this standard.
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