Overview
ARES MUGARDOS FENE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 29,318 people in Ares, Galicia, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
ARES MUGARDOS FENE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ares, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of around 29,318, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Ferrol region, an area with a mix of urban and industrial activity. 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. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards. The plant's effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ría de Ferrol, a coastal inlet. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the ría and the broader coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the catchment of the Ría de Ferrol, a coastal inlet that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The ría supports a variety of marine habitats and is used for fishing and recreation. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the ría, which is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-enclosed nature and the presence of intertidal zones.
Frequently asked questions
ARES MUGARDOS FENE is located in Ares, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is 5, Camiño de Pedramea, O Pomouro, Cervás, Ares, Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia, 15625.
The plant serves approximately 29,318 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that flow into the Ría de Ferrol, a coastal inlet leading to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment. Many plants in Spain also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the Ría de Ferrol.
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