Overview
Cabo Verde wastewater treatment plant in Moya, Canary Islands, Spain, serves 6,370 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 709.75 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
Cabo Verde is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Moya, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of 6,370 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 709.75 m³/day. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels for sensitive coastal areas. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Given its coastal location within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean, the treatment level is critical for protecting marine ecosystems. The Canary Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, and the plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads into coastal waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The Canary Islands' watersheds are small and steep, making coastal water quality highly dependent on effective wastewater treatment. The plant plays a key role in preserving the ecological health of nearby beaches and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated on the northern coast of Gran Canaria, within the Canary Islands archipelago. The receiving water body is the Atlantic Ocean, which supports diverse marine life including cetaceans, sea turtles, and endemic fish species. The region's volcanic terrain and limited freshwater resources make coastal water quality essential for tourism and local ecosystems. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces the risk of eutrophication and pathogen contamination in nearshore waters.
Frequently asked questions
Cabo Verde plant is located in Moya, on the island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain. The address is Carretera Cabo Verde, Los Toscales, Moya, Las Palmas.
The plant serves a population of 6,370 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 10 km of the coast. Advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge to protect marine ecosystems.
Cabo Verde provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This is typical for plants in sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Spanish plant, Cabo Verde operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like coastal waters. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with these requirements.
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