CASTELL PLATJA D ARO, Castell d'Aro

Overview

CASTELL PLATJA D ARO wastewater treatment plant serves Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 47,587 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

The CASTELL PLATJA D ARO wastewater treatment plant is situated in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, serving the municipalities of Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró. With a population equivalent of 47,587, it is classified as a medium-to-large agglomeration under European Union standards. The plant is located near the Mediterranean coastline, within 50 km of the sea, placing it in a sensitive coastal area. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving environment includes the Costa Brava coastline, known for its tourism and marine biodiversity. The plant plays a critical role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting the region's ecological and economic activities.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local streams and the coastal drainage system of the Baix Empordà region. The downstream environment includes the Costa Brava, a sensitive marine ecosystem supporting seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird routes. Protecting this coastal area from nutrient pollution is essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity, especially given the high tourist pressure in the summer months.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró, in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Camí dels Bombers, Castell d'Aro.

The plant serves approximately 47,587 people, covering the municipalities of Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically along the Costa Brava coastline.

As a plant serving over 15,000 people in a coastal area, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if necessary, more stringent treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters.

For agglomerations of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.