Overview
BERA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bera in Navarra, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,817 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
BERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ubela industrialdea area of Bera, within the Baztan-Bidasoa region of Navarra, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,817 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, BERA 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 cubic meters per day, and it is situated within 50 kilometers of the coast, indicating potential sensitivity to nutrient discharge. The treated effluent from BERA likely discharges into the Bidasoa River basin, which flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the downstream estuary and coastal zone.
Environmental context
The BERA plant discharges into the Bidasoa River basin, which flows through the Baztan valley and eventually reaches the Bay of Biscay near the France-Spain border. The downstream estuary and coastal waters support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and are ecologically sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent eutrophication in the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The BERA plant is located in the Ubela industrialdea area of Bera, in the Baztan-Bidasoa region of Navarra, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 8,817 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from BERA is discharged into the Bidasoa River basin, which flows into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, BERA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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