Overview
Caldes de Malavella wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Caldes de Malavella in Catalonia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day and serves a population of 3,228.
The Caldes de Malavella wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Caldes de Malavella, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,228 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a small agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards. The designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day indicates a modest facility tailored to the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Tordera River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both ecological health and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation. Its operation contributes to the preservation of the surrounding natural environment, including the nearby Montseny Natural Park area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Tordera River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Blanes. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Catalonia. The region's Mediterranean climate means water resources are seasonally variable, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining river health and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Caldes de Malavella, a town in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Its address is Carrer Ventura, el Llac del Cigne, Caldes de Malavella.
The plant serves approximately 3,228 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day, reflecting its scale for a small community.
As a Spanish facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. Small agglomerations like this typically use secondary biological treatment.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed that feeds the Tordera River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant helps protect this river ecosystem and downstream coastal waters.
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