Overview
Carballo wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Carballo in Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and serves a population of approximately 35,362.
The Carballo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Carballo, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 35,362, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Rías Baixas, a region known for its productive shellfish beds and diverse marine ecosystems. The surrounding area is characterized by a humid Atlantic climate and a mix of urban and agricultural land use.
Environmental context
The Carballo plant discharges into the local river network, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the Ría de Corme e Laxe, part of the Rías Baixas system. This coastal environment supports rich biodiversity, including important shellfish populations and migratory bird species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its estuarine habitats and proximity to the Atlantic.
Frequently asked questions
The Carballo wastewater treatment plant is located in Carballo, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
The Carballo plant serves a population of approximately 35,362 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ría de Corme e Laxe, part of the Rías Baixas system.
As a Spanish facility, the Carballo plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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