Banyoles El Terri, Cornellà del Terri

Overview

Banyoles El Terri wastewater treatment plant serves Cornellà del Terri in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 41,207. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/s and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

The Banyoles El Terri wastewater treatment plant is located in Cornellà del Terri, within the Pla de l'Estany comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 41,207, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 m³/s, indicating its role in managing municipal wastewater for the surrounding area. As a facility in Spain, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with national regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with environmental protection requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Terri River, a tributary of the Ter River. The Ter River flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, including agricultural and recreational uses. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Terri River, a tributary of the Ter River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ter River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a key water source for the region. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal areas, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality for aquatic life and human use.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Cornellà del Terri, in the Pla de l'Estany comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 41,207, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Terri River, which flows into the Ter River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.

As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.

For medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.