Overview
Tarouca wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tarouca in Viseu, Portugal. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,100 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Tarouca wastewater treatment plant is located along EN 226 in Tarouca, Viseu District, Portugal. It serves a population of approximately 6,100 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is part of Portugal's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Tarouca operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's design capacity and discharge volume are not publicly reported. The treated effluent from Tarouca ultimately drains into the Douro River basin, which flows westward through northern Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The Douro River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water bodies from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The Tarouca plant discharges into the Douro River watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Douro basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern Portugal. Downstream waters are used for agriculture and recreation, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Tarouca wastewater treatment plant is located on EN 226 in Tarouca, Viseu District, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 6,100 people in the town of Tarouca and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from the Tarouca plant is discharged into the Douro River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Tarouca operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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