Overview
CERCS wastewater treatment plant in Cercs, Catalunya, Spain, serves a small population of 1,289 with advanced treatment. It discharges 566.53 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality in the Llobregat basin.
The CERCS wastewater treatment plant is located in Cercs, a municipality in the Berguedà region of Catalunya, Spain. Serving a population of approximately 1,289, this facility is classified as a small agglomeration under Spanish and European regulations. The plant is situated along the Eix del Llobregat (C-16) corridor, reflecting its integration into the local infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 566.53 cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Llobregat River system, which flows through Catalunya and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The Llobregat basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The CERCS plant discharges into the Llobregat River, a major watercourse in Catalunya that flows southeast to the Mediterranean Sea. The Llobregat basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads and pollutants, helping to maintain ecological balance in the river and its coastal discharge zone, which is part of a densely populated and industrialized area.
Frequently asked questions
The CERCS plant is located in Cercs, a municipality in the Berguedà region of Catalunya, Spain, along the Eix del Llobregat (C-16) road.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,289 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Llobregat River system, which flows through Catalunya and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The CERCS plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
As a Spanish facility in Catalunya, the CERCS plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Although smaller, the plant's advanced treatment aligns with regional environmental goals for the Llobregat basin.
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