Overview
CASTELLFOLLIT DE LA ROCA wastewater treatment plant serves Montagut i Oix, Catalunya, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,087, with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The CASTELLFOLLIT DE LA ROCA wastewater treatment plant is located in Montagut i Oix, within the Garrotxa region of Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,087 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 587.51 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the Fluvià River, which flows through the Garrotxa volcanic zone before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its natural landscapes and ecological sensitivity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fluvià River, a coastal river in northeastern Catalonia that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The river basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a region with volcanic landscapes and rich biodiversity. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural and natural areas before reaching the sea, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montagut i Oix, in the Garrotxa comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carretera d'Oix, Fluvià, Montagut, Montagut i Oix, Girona, Catalunya, 17855.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,087 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Fluvià River, which flows through the Garrotxa region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges to freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. Compliance is enforced by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA).
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