Overview
The CAMBRILS wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Cambrils in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 41,873. It is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea.
The CAMBRILS wastewater treatment plant is located in Mas d'en Bosch, Cambrils, in the Baix Camp region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 41,873, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the sea. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and potentially tertiary treatment if the discharge is into a sensitive area. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's intended scale. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local streams or the coastal drainage system. The receiving water body is the Mediterranean, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse marine life and tourism-dependent economies. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes the coastal plains of Tarragona, draining into the Balearic Sea. The area supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which require low nutrient levels to prevent eutrophication. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality for tourism and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The CAMBRILS plant is located at Mas d'en Bosch, Cambrils, in the Baix Camp region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 41,873, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent from the CAMBRILS plant is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local coastal drainage systems or streams.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Cambrils, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into a sensitive area such as the Mediterranean coast.
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