Overview
CABANAS PONTEDEUME wastewater treatment plant serves Pontedeume in Galicia, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under EU regulations.
CABANAS PONTEDEUME is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Pontedeume in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant is situated in the locality of Centroña, near the Eume estuary, and serves a population of approximately 14,507. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from this coastal community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000 are classified as medium agglomerations and require secondary treatment as a minimum. Given the population served, the plant is expected to meet this standard, with potential additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is likely discharged into the nearby Eume River or directly into the Atlantic Ocean via the Eume estuary, which is part of the Galician coast. This area supports diverse marine and estuarine ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Eume River estuary, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Rías Altas of Galicia. This coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including migratory fish species such as salmon and sea trout. The estuary also provides critical habitat for waterbirds and contributes to the overall health of the Galician coastal ecosystem, which is influenced by the region's temperate climate and oceanic conditions.
Frequently asked questions
CABANAS PONTEDEUME is located in the parish of Centroña, in the municipality of Pontedeume, province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It is situated near the Eume River estuary, close to the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,507 people in the Pontedeume area and surrounding communities.
Treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into the Eume River estuary, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal proximity suggests a marine or estuarine outfall.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, CABANAS PONTEDEUME operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by the regional water authority in Galicia.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. In coastal areas like Galicia, plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments.
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