Overview
CARINO wastewater treatment plant serves Cariño, Galicia, Spain. Designed for a capacity of 1.00, it supports a population of 4,736 and operates under EU regulations.
The CARINO wastewater treatment plant is located in Cariño, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Serving a population of 4,736, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater from the local community. 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. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures that treated effluent meets environmental quality objectives. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local coastal waters. The surrounding region, part of the Ortegal area, features a rugged coastline and supports diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem and maintain water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The CARINO plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the Rías Altas of Galicia, a region known for its productive marine environment and shellfish fisheries. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain into the ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life. Protecting this coastal area from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining water quality and the ecological health of the Atlantic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The CARINO plant is located in Cariño, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Lonxa de Cariño, Travesía do Castro de Abaixo, Os Covelos, Vila, Cariño.
The CARINO wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 4,736 people in the Cariño area.
The CARINO plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via local coastal waters. The discharge is regulated under Spanish and EU environmental standards to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish facility, the CARINO plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. Compliance is enforced by the regional water authority in Galicia.
For a plant serving approximately 4,700 people, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. In Spain, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or biofilters to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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