CALP, Calp | Spain Wastewater

Overview

CALP wastewater treatment plant serves Calp, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1. 00. It supports a population of 69,034 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

The CALP wastewater treatment plant is located in Calp, a coastal town in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 69,034, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in Spain, CALP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely adheres to additional nutrient removal standards to protect marine waters. The treated effluent from CALP ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine ecosystem. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding coastal water quality, supporting tourism and marine biodiversity in the region. Its location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective wastewater management to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing waters.

Environmental context

CALP discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's coastal location means its effluent can affect nearby beaches and marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Effective treatment is essential to maintain water quality for tourism and ecological health.

Frequently asked questions

The CALP wastewater treatment plant is located in Calp, in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.

The plant serves a population of approximately 69,034 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated wastewater from CALP is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast.

CALP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

For plants serving around 70,000 people in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal waters, as per EU directives.