Overview
Ponte de Sor wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ponte de Sor in Portalegre, Portugal. It treats wastewater from approximately 13,200 people, discharging into the local watershed.
The Ponte de Sor wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ponte de Sor, in the Portalegre district of Portugal. It serves a population of approximately 13,200 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Portuguese and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a Portuguese wastewater treatment facility, Ponte de Sor 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. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the major river systems in Portugal and Spain. The Tagus River flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Tagus River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at EM 535, Tramaga, in the town of Ponte de Sor, Portalegre district, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 13,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tagus River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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 and advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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