Overview
Torre de Moncorvo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Torre de Moncorvo in Bragança, Portugal, with a population equivalent of 6,000. The plant discharges into the Douro River basin, supporting the local watershed.
The Torre de Moncorvo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Torre de Moncorvo, in the Bragança district of northern Portugal. It serves a population of approximately 6,000 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. As a Portuguese wastewater treatment facility, 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. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Douro River basin. The Douro River flows westward through Portugal and into the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Douro watershed from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Douro River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Douro River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Torre de Moncorvo wastewater treatment plant is located at EM 622, Torre de Moncorvo, Bragança, 5160-226, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people in the town of Torre de Moncorvo and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Douro River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Portuguese facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 6,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 6,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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