Overview
CHIPIONA wastewater treatment plant serves Chipiona, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 40,370. It operates under EU regulations for medium agglomerations.
The CHIPIONA wastewater treatment plant is located in Chipiona, a coastal town in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 40,370, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility sized for the local community. As a Spanish plant, CHIPIONA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. It is expected to meet these standards. The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the Costa Noroeste of Cádiz. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of a region known for its coastal ecosystems. The plant's operation is crucial for protecting the local marine environment and ensuring compliance with EU water quality standards.
Environmental context
The CHIPIONA plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean along the Costa Noroeste of Cádiz. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and species. The plant's treated effluent contributes to the overall health of the coastal waters, which are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The CHIPIONA plant is located in Chipiona, a coastal town in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 40,370 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean along the Costa Noroeste of Cádiz, contributing to the local marine environment.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, CHIPIONA must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations. In sensitive coastal areas, additional tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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