Overview
BEDIA wastewater treatment plant serves Bedia, Euskadi, Spain, treating wastewater for approximately 11,500 people. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
BEDIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Bedia, a municipality in the province of Bizkaia, within the autonomous community of Euskadi (Basque Country), Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,500 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, BEDIA 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 m³/day, and it is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the Basque Water Agency (URA). The treated effluent from BEDIA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Biscay via the Nervión River system. This coastal discharge area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal environment.
Environmental context
BEDIA's treated wastewater flows into the Nervión River basin, which drains into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including migratory fish and seabirds. The region's high rainfall and steep terrain make proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The BEDIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Bedia, a municipality in the province of Bizkaia, within the autonomous community of Euskadi (Basque Country), Spain. Its address is Tarragona-Bilbao, Polígono Industrial Murtatza, Bedia, Bizkaia, 48390.
The BEDIA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from BEDIA is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Nervión River and ultimately reaches the Bay of Biscay. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect the receiving water body.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, BEDIA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of over 10,000 population equivalent. Compliance is overseen by the Basque Water Agency (URA).
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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