Overview
Vila Nova de Milfontes wastewater treatment plant serves 12,500 people in Odemira, Beja, Portugal. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
The Vila Nova de Milfontes wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Vila Nova de Milfontes in the Odemira municipality, Beja district, Portugal. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,500 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified). It is situated near the southwestern coast of Portugal, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. As a Portuguese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (12,500 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The region is part of the Alentejo coastal area, known for its beaches and natural habitats. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local biodiversity and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and maintaining water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the southwestern coast of Portugal, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream that flows into the Atlantic, contributing to the coastal marine environment. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine and coastal habitats, and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and the health of the downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vila Nova de Milfontes, in the municipality of Odemira, Beja district, Portugal. Its address is Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odemira, Beja, 7645-232, Portugal.
The plant serves a population of approximately 12,500 people in the town of Vila Nova de Milfontes and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km).
As a Portuguese plant, it operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of 12,500 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are classified as medium agglomerations and generally require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated.
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