Overview
ARENYS DE MAR wastewater treatment plant serves Arenys de Mar, Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 43,235. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
ARENYS DE MAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arenys de Mar, a coastal town in the Maresme comarca of Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 43,235, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Mediterranean Sea, within 50 km of the coastline, and plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility scaled to handle the local population's wastewater. Compliance with the directive ensures adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of the coastal ecosystem. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries in the region. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and maintains water quality along the Catalan coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Arenys de Mar support seagrass meadows and diverse marine habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of this coastal zone, which also serves as a recreational and economic resource.
Frequently asked questions
The ARENYS DE MAR plant is located in Arenys de Mar, a coastal town in the Maresme comarca of Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carrer Fondo de les Creus, l'Hort del Bisbe, Sant Elm, Arenys de Mar.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 43,235, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For a medium agglomeration of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into sensitive coastal areas.
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