Overview
EDAR DE NAVIA COANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 12,400 people in Navia, Asturias, Spain. It discharges into the coastal waters of the Cantabrian Sea.
EDAR DE NAVIA COANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Navia, within the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,400 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body along northern Spain. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and the ecological health of the surrounding marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Bay of Biscay, which ultimately connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird routes. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality for recreational use and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
EDAR DE NAVIA COANA is located in Navia, Asturias, Spain, along the Paseo Marítimo in the parish of Andés.
The plant serves approximately 12,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body along the northern coast of Spain.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people in coastal areas are required to provide at least secondary treatment to protect marine water quality.
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