Overview
EDAR Comarcal Valle de La Orotava is a wastewater treatment plant in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves approximately 72,548 people and is located near the coast.
EDAR Comarcal Valle de La Orotava is a wastewater treatment facility located in Puerto de la Cruz, on the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 72,548, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in the Canary Islands, it operates under Spanish national legislation transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, with more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location near Playa Castello. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including coastal fish and invertebrates. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along Tenerife's northern coast.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean near Puerto de la Cruz, on the northern coast of Tenerife. This coastal area is part of the Macaronesian marine region, known for its biodiversity and important habitats. The discharge point is near beaches and coastal zones that support recreational activities and marine life, making effective treatment critical for water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Puerto de la Cruz, on the northern coast of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address includes Playa Castello, La Ranilla, Punta Brava, and Las Dehesas areas.
The plant serves approximately 72,548 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location near Playa Castello in Puerto de la Cruz.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be required if the area is designated as sensitive.
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