Overview
A Caniza wastewater treatment plant serves Lisoiros in Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3153.
The A Caniza wastewater treatment plant is located in Lisoiros, a locality within the municipality of A Cañiza, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 3153 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under European Union classifications. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Miño River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by a temperate oceanic climate and supports diverse aquatic life in its rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Miño River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ría de Vigo. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and the presence of Atlantic salmon and other native species.
Frequently asked questions
The A Caniza wastewater treatment plant is located in Lisoiros, a locality in the municipality of A Cañiza, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3153 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Miño River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility serving a population of 3153, the plant is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which applies to all agglomerations above 2000 population equivalent.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU effluent quality standards.
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