Overview
CARNOTA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Carnota in Galicia, Spain. It is located near the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00, serving a population of 2,038.
The CARNOTA wastewater treatment plant is situated in the municipality of Carnota, within the province of A Coruña in Galicia, Spain. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,038 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this coastal community. The plant is located near the Atlantic coast, which influences its operational and environmental considerations. As a small agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and maintain the ecological health of the surrounding marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The CARNOTA plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local streams and coastal waters. The area is part of the Galician coast, known for its rich marine biodiversity, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species. Protecting water quality is crucial for sustaining local fisheries and the region's natural heritage.
Frequently asked questions
The CARNOTA plant is located in the municipality of Carnota, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Camiño á Praia da Insuela, O Outeiro do Lobo, Panchés, San Mamede de Carnota.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,038 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on municipal wastewater treatment for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast means that discharge quality is important for protecting marine ecosystems.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, CARNOTA operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive sets treatment standards based on population size and the sensitivity of receiving waters, with coastal areas typically requiring secondary treatment.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires appropriate treatment to meet quality standards. Coastal plants often employ secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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