Overview
Arrecife wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Arrecife on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of 52,600 and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Arrecife wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Arrecife on the island of Lanzarote, part of the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 52,600, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, with treated effluent likely discharged into the Atlantic Ocean. 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for the population served. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, which surrounds Lanzarote. The coastal waters near Arrecife support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive marine environment, which also supports tourism and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The Arrecife plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near the southeastern coast of Lanzarote. The receiving waters are part of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem, which supports diverse marine biodiversity including sea turtles, cetaceans, and commercially important fish species. The coastal zone around Arrecife includes sandy beaches and rocky shores that are important for recreation and local ecology. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Arrecife wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Arrecife on the island of Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Calle Las Golondrinas, Puerto de Naos, Arrecife, Las Palmas, Canarias.
The Arrecife wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 52,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The Arrecife plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Lanzarote. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, Arrecife operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For plants serving around 50,000 people in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal or disinfection depending on local environmental sensitivity.
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