Overview
BANADEROS wastewater treatment plant in Arucas, Canarias, Spain, serves approximately 5,796 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 722.52 m³/day and is located near the coast.
BANADEROS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arucas, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of about 5,796 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast in the El Puertillo area, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. Its designed capacity is 5,000 m³/day, and it currently treats an average flow of 722.52 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As a Spanish facility, it operates under national transposition of EU directives, with permits issued by the regional water authority of the Canary Islands. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, likely through a marine outfall. The coastal waters around Gran Canaria support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting these ecosystems from untreated sewage, particularly given the island's reliance on tourism and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the northern coast of Gran Canaria. The receiving waters are part of the Canary Current ecosystem, which supports rich marine biodiversity including sea turtles, cetaceans, and pelagic fish. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and as a habitat for endemic species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
BANADEROS is located in Arucas, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Calle Playa Puerto Rico, El Puertillo, Arucas, Las Palmas, Canarias.
The plant serves approximately 5,796 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via a marine outfall, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
BANADEROS provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into coastal waters.
As a Spanish plant, BANADEROS operates under national legislation transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, with permits issued by the regional water authority of the Canary Islands.
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