Overview
ARROYO DE LA MIEL wastewater treatment plant serves over 106,000 people in Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Costa del Sol, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The ARROYO DE LA MIEL wastewater treatment plant is a key municipal facility serving the community of Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. With a population served of over 106,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Costa del Sol Occidental region, a densely populated coastal area with significant tourism. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive coastal area, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, and likely tertiary treatment to meet EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements. The designed capacity is reported at 1. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the marine environment of the Costa del Sol, a region known for its beaches and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and safeguards coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Costa del Sol Occidental, a coastal region along the Mediterranean Sea. The treated wastewater likely discharges into the Mediterranean, either directly or via a short outfall. The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism, so effective treatment is essential to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It serves the Benalmádena Costa area on the Costa del Sol.
The plant serves a population of over 106,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its coastal location, the treated wastewater is likely discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a marine outfall, after undergoing appropriate treatment.
As a large agglomeration (over 100,000 population equivalent) in a coastal area, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment to protect sensitive marine waters.
In Spain, plants serving large agglomerations typically provide secondary biological treatment, and in sensitive coastal areas like the Costa del Sol, tertiary treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) is often implemented to meet stringent discharge standards.
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