Overview
CAMARINAS wastewater treatment plant in Camariñas, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 3,314 with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, discharging 796.33 m³/day.
The CAMARINAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Camariñas, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,314 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in a rural coastal setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 796.33 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is situated within 10 km of the coast. This proximity to sensitive marine environments underscores the importance of the advanced treatment level in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Galician coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the Costa da Morte, a rugged coastline known for its rich marine biodiversity and important fishing grounds. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including shellfish populations that are economically and ecologically significant. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the coastal ecosystem from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The CAMARINAS plant is located in Camariñas, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,314 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish facility serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, providing enhanced protection for the sensitive coastal environment.
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