Overview
EDAR de Adeje Arona is a major wastewater treatment plant serving 238,333 people in Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring coastal water quality.
EDAR de Adeje Arona is a key wastewater treatment facility located in Adeje, on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Serving a population of 238,333, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect the sensitive marine environment. As a plant of this scale in a coastal tourist region, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment likely to meet stringent discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its ability to handle high seasonal loads from tourism. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, which surrounds Tenerife. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including cetaceans and sea turtles, and are vital for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding these ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the southwestern coast of Tenerife. This marine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting rich biodiversity including dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. The Canary Current influences water quality, and the region is a popular destination for whale watching and diving. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coral reefs and seagrass meadows.
Frequently asked questions
EDAR de Adeje Arona is located in Adeje, on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 238,333, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, which surrounds Tenerife. The plant's coastal location requires advanced treatment to meet stringent environmental standards.
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 people and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas like coastal zones.
For large agglomerations in coastal tourist areas, Spanish plants typically provide secondary biological treatment followed by disinfection, and often tertiary treatment to remove nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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