EDAR TAPIA DE CASARIEGO, Tapia de Casariego

Overview

EDAR TAPIA DE CASARIEGO is a wastewater treatment plant serving 5,600 people in Tapia de Casariego, Asturias, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

EDAR TAPIA DE CASARIEGO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tapia de Casariego, a coastal town in the Asturias region of northern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,600 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cantabrian Sea (Atlantic Ocean). This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the ecological health of the coastal waters and the nearby beaches that are vital to the local economy.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, via local streams and rivers in the Asturias region. The coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine species and serving as a nursery for fish. The area is also important for migratory birds along the Atlantic flyway. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the marine ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

EDAR TAPIA DE CASARIEGO is located in Tapia de Casariego, a coastal town in the Asturias region of northern Spain. The full address is Calle San Martin, Barredo, San Martin, Tapia, Tapia de Casariego, Asturias, 33740, Spain.

The plant serves a population of approximately 5,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Cantabrian Sea (Atlantic Ocean). The plant is within 50 km of the coast.

As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size, and more stringent treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent (PE) in coastal areas are generally required to provide secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.