Overview
EDAR CUDILLERO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Cudillero, Asturias, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,000 residents and discharges into the local coastal environment.
EDAR CUDILLERO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cudillero, a coastal town in the autonomous community of Asturias, northern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000 people, reflecting the scale of a small agglomeration typical of rural coastal communities in the region. As a Spanish wastewater facility, EDAR CUDILLERO operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest infrastructure suited to its service area. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Bay of Biscay. This area supports diverse marine life and is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem, including habitats for fish and seabirds.
Environmental context
EDAR CUDILLERO discharges treated wastewater into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body along the northern coast of Spain. This area is part of the Bay of Biscay, which supports a rich marine ecosystem including fisheries and migratory species. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence local water quality, making proper treatment essential to avoid eutrophication and protect biodiversity in this Atlantic-influenced environment.
Frequently asked questions
EDAR CUDILLERO is located in Cudillero, a coastal town in the province of Asturias, northern Spain. Its address is Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero, Villamar, San Juan de Piñera.
EDAR CUDILLERO serves approximately 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body that is part of the Bay of Biscay. This marine discharge requires effective treatment to protect the local marine environment.
As a Spanish plant, EDAR CUDILLERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For agglomerations serving 2,000-10,000 people, the directive mandates appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to safeguard receiving waters.
For small agglomerations like EDAR CUDILLERO, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for coastal waters.
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