Overview
Begur wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Begur in Catalunya, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,539 and discharges treated effluent near the Mediterranean coast.
The Begur wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Begur, in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,539 residents and is situated in a Mediterranean coastal environment. As a secondary treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this tourist-oriented area. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 7,300 cubic meters per day, the plant is equipped to handle seasonal population fluctuations typical of coastal tourist destinations. The treatment process reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and safeguard bathing waters, which are vital for local tourism and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Begur support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the Costa Brava coastline, which is also important for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The Begur wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Begur, in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is GR 92, Urbanització sa Fontansa, Begur.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,539 residents. This number may increase during tourist seasons due to the area's popularity as a coastal destination.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea. Its location within 10 km of the coast means the discharge directly affects coastal water quality.
The plant operates under Spain's transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (1,539 people), the directive requires secondary treatment, which the plant provides.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 generally require secondary treatment. For smaller agglomerations like Begur (1,539), appropriate treatment is required to protect the receiving environment, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
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