Overview
COBAS OS TILOS TEO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 3,875 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
COBAS OS TILOS TEO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santiago de Compostela, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of 3,875, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. Typical capacities for this population size range from 1,000 to 2,000 m³/day. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ulla River or nearby coastal systems. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for species such as Atlantic salmon.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Galicia, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely enters the Ulla River basin, which flows into the Ría de Arousa, a productive estuary and part of the Atlantic coastal ecosystem. This area supports diverse marine life, including shellfish fisheries and migratory fish species. The plant's discharge must comply with EU standards to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santiago de Compostela, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Rúa do Coto da Veiga, A Veiga, A Uceira, O Eixo, Santiago de Compostela.
The plant serves a population of 3,875, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, likely the Ulla River basin, which flows into the Ría de Arousa estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Ulla River and its tributaries, as well as the downstream Ría de Arousa estuary, by treating wastewater before discharge.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. Compliance is overseen by Spanish authorities.
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