Overview
BLANES wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Blanes in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 50,639. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BLANES wastewater treatment plant is located in Blanes, a coastal town in the comarca of la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 50,639, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Mediterranean coast places it in a sensitive area requiring advanced treatment to protect marine waters. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For discharges into coastal waters, the directive may require more stringent treatment depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate-scale infrastructure. The treated effluent from the BLANES plant is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The coastal waters of the Costa Brava are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Environmental context
The BLANES plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea along the Costa Brava, a region known for its high ecological value. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can affect nearshore water quality, making nutrient removal important to prevent algal blooms and maintain the health of the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The BLANES plant is located in Blanes, a coastal town in the comarca of la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is near Karting Club Blanes along GR 92.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 50,639, which classifies it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The discharge point is in coastal waters near Blanes on the Costa Brava.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required, and for discharges into sensitive coastal areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are classified as medium agglomerations and must provide at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Blanes, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often implemented to protect marine ecosystems.
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