Overview
CANGAS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Cangas in Galicia, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 32,642 people and discharges into the local coastal environment.
The CANGAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Cangas, a coastal town in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 32,642 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union standards. 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's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Ria de Vigo, a fjord-like estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the ria and downstream coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ria de Vigo, a coastal inlet that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports rich biodiversity, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species. The surrounding watershed includes the Morrazo peninsula, with urban and agricultural runoff contributing to the local water system. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The CANGAS plant is located in Cangas, a coastal town in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Rua de Balea Centro, A Congorza, Balea, Darbo, Cangas.
The plant serves approximately 32,642 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Ria de Vigo, an estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU directive, plants of this scale are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive coastal areas like the Ria de Vigo, more advanced treatment may be needed to protect the marine environment.
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