Overview
Vila Nova de Tazem wastewater treatment plant serves Gouveia, Portugal, with secondary treatment. It processes an average daily flow of 500.19 m³ against a design capacity of 3,205 m³, serving a population of 3,000.
Vila Nova de Tazem is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant located in Gouveia, Guarda District, Portugal. It serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, treating domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 3,205 m³ per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 500.19 m³, indicating substantial reserve capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size, which mandates secondary biological treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, ultimately contributing to the Mondego River basin, which flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean near Figueira da Foz. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mondego River basin, one of Portugal's major river systems. The Mondego flows through central Portugal and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Figueira da Foz. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect the river's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua das Hortas, Tazem, Vila Nova de Tazem, in the municipality of Gouveia, Guarda District, Portugal.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Vila Nova de Tazem area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mondego River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Portuguese plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000.
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