Overview
AIGUAFREDA wastewater treatment plant serves Tagamanent in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection for local water bodies.
The AIGUAFREDA wastewater treatment plant is located in Tagamanent, within the Vallès Oriental comarca of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Situated near the C-17 highway connecting Barcelona to Vic and Ripoll, this facility serves a population of approximately 8,579 people as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters suggests a small-scale facility, and compliance with Spanish national regulations ensures proper treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Besòs River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The AIGUAFREDA plant discharges into the Besòs River basin, which flows through the Vallès Oriental region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is influenced by both urban and agricultural runoff. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of the river and its receiving marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The AIGUAFREDA plant is located in Tagamanent, in the Vallès Oriental comarca of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is near the C-17 highway between Barcelona and Vic.
The plant serves approximately 8,579 people in the Tagamanent area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Besòs River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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