EA, Ea | Spain Wastewater

Overview

EA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ea, Euskadi, Spain, serving 2,228 people. It discharges 403.82 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast of the Bay of Biscay.

EA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal town of Ea, within the Basque Country (Euskadi) in northern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,228 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting the region's commitment to high environmental standards. With a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 403.82 m³/day, the plant is operating well below its capacity. As a facility in Spain, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay, a productive marine ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect local beaches and marine life from nutrient pollution, supporting the ecological health of the Basque coastline.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Bay of Biscay, a nutrient-rich sea that supports diverse marine life including fish, seabirds, and cetaceans. The nearby coast features rocky shores and sandy beaches that are ecologically sensitive. Advanced treatment reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in this coastal environment.

Frequently asked questions

EA is located in the town of Ea, in the province of Bizkaia, within the Basque Country (Euskadi) in northern Spain. The address is Talako, Kai, Ea, Bizkaia, 48287.

The plant serves a population of 2,228 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.

EA discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before marine discharge.

As a Spanish plant, EA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.

For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, but plants in sensitive coastal areas like the Basque Country often implement advanced treatment to meet stricter environmental standards.