AGAETE, Agaete | Spain Wastewater

Overview

AGAETE wastewater treatment plant in Agaete, Canary Islands, Spain serves 5,443 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 736.44 cubic meters daily and is located within 10 km of the coast.

The AGAETE wastewater treatment plant is located in Agaete, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of 5,443 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 736.44 cubic meters daily, the plant operates well below its capacity. As a Spanish facility, it complies with national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas such as coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the coast means treated effluent is likely discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, affecting local marine ecosystems. The Canary Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, and the plant's advanced treatment helps protect coastal waters and marine life from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Gran Canaria. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological integrity of the coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The AGAETE plant is located in Agaete, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Piscinas Naturales Las Salinas - Agaete, Avenida des Poetas, Puerto de las Nieves.

The plant serves a population of 5,443 people in the Agaete area.

The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location within 10 km of the shore.

As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems.

For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, but plants near sensitive coastal areas often require advanced treatment to meet EU standards and protect marine environments.