Overview
AGRAMUNT wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Agramunt in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,971 people.
The AGRAMUNT wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Agramunt, in the province of Lleida, within the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,971 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, 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 discharge is into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin, one of the most important river systems in Spain. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream ecosystems and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The AGRAMUNT wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Agramunt, in the province of Lleida, within the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 8,971 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, this is usually achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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