Overview
Pinhal Novo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pinhal Novo in Palmela, Setúbal, Portugal. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 20,700.
The Pinhal Novo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pinhal Novo, within the municipality of Palmela in the Setúbal district of Portugal. The facility serves a population of around 20,700, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Portuguese and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Portugal, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River estuary or the Sado River basin, depending on the exact receiving water body. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Atlantic coastal ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Tagus River estuary or the Sado River basin, both of which are ecologically sensitive areas supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and the Atlantic Ocean, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Pinhal Novo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pinhal Novo, within the municipality of Palmela, in the Setúbal district of Portugal.
The plant serves a population of approximately 20,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into either the Tagus River estuary or the Sado River basin, both of which drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese plant serving over 15,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries.
For medium agglomerations in Portugal, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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