CANGAS DEL NARCEA, Cangas del Narcea

Overview

CANGAS DEL NARCEA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cangas del Narcea in Asturias, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 20,000.

The CANGAS DEL NARCEA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Cangas del Narcea, within the autonomous community of Asturias in northern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland town situated in the Narcea River valley. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit) indicates its scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Narcea River. The Narcea River is a major tributary of the Nalón River, which drains into the Cantabrian Sea (Bay of Biscay). This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, including agricultural and ecological uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Narcea River basin, which flows into the Nalón River and then into the Cantabrian Sea. The Narcea River is known for its salmon and trout populations, making water quality management critical for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. The surrounding area includes forested and agricultural land, and the river supports a variety of fish species and other wildlife.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Cangas del Narcea, in the province of Asturias, northern Spain. Its address is Carretera Curniana - Puertu de Zarréu, San Pedru de Courias, Courias, Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, 33800.

The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 20,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Narcea River. The Narcea River is a tributary of the Nalón River, ultimately reaching the Cantabrian Sea.

As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Spain has transposed this directive into national law, with oversight by regional authorities in Asturias.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 require secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be required. The specific treatment level at this plant is not publicly detailed, but it meets the regulatory standards for its size.