Overview
The ANDORRA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Andorra in Aragón, Spain, with a population of approximately 13,608. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ANDORRA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Andorra, within the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos comarca of Aragón, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 13,608, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local river system. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant is subject to 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated water from the plant ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin, one of Spain's major hydrological systems. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of fish species and provides water for irrigation in the region. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Ebro Delta, a wetland of international importance for migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this critical watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The ANDORRA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Andorra, in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos comarca of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 13,608 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local river that is part of the Ebro River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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