CALDAS DE REIS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Currás, Galicia, Spain

CALDAS DE REIS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Currás, within the municipality of Portas, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,029 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from CALDAS DE REIS ultimately discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ría de Pontevedra. This coastal estuary supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area for migratory birds and fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.

The plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal estuary on the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish populations, and serves as a migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Galician coast.