Overview
ALLARIZ wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Allariz in Galicia, Spain, with a population of approximately 10,000. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
The ALLARIZ wastewater treatment plant is located in Allariz, a municipality in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. Serving a population of around 10,000, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. It is expected to comply with the directive's standards for inland discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Miño River basin. The Miño River flows southward through Galicia and forms part of the border with Portugal before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The ALLARIZ plant discharges into the Miño River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Miño River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is used for irrigation, recreation, and as a habitat for native fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The ALLARIZ plant is located in Allariz, a municipality in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Rúa da Granxa, San Lázaro, Allariz.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,043 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Miño River basin. The Miño River flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, ALLARIZ operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 people are required to have secondary treatment or equivalent. Many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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