Overview
BAGA_GUARDIOLA DE BERGUEDA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Guardiola de Berguedà, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,767 and discharges into the Llobregat River basin.
BAGA_GUARDIOLA DE BERGUEDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guardiola de Berguedà, a municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 3,767, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For small agglomerations like this, appropriate treatment is expected to protect the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Llobregat River, which flows through Catalunya and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The Llobregat basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Llobregat River, which flows through the Pyrenees foothills and the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The lower Llobregat is ecologically sensitive due to urban and industrial pressures.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guardiola de Berguedà, in the comarca of Berguedà, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, along the C-16 highway (Eix del Llobregat).
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,767, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Llobregat River, which flows through Catalunya and into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant protects the Llobregat River and its downstream ecosystems, including the Mediterranean coastal zone.
As a Spanish plant serving a small agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges to protect water quality.
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