EDAR LUARCA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Valdés, Asturias, Spain

EDAR LUARCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valdés, Asturias, Spain. The plant serves a population of 10,600, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. It is situated near the coastal town of Luarca, within 50 km of the Cantabrian Sea. As a plant in Spain, EDAR LUARCA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from EDAR LUARCA likely discharges into a local river or directly into the Cantabrian Sea, given its coastal proximity. The receiving water body supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Bay of Biscay ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the region's fishing and tourism industries.

EDAR LUARCA discharges into a water body that ultimately reaches the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Bay of Biscay. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish populations and seabird colonies. The plant's proximity to the coast means that effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect recreational beaches and shellfish harvesting areas.