Overview
EL PONT DE VILOMARA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of el Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort in Catalunya, Spain. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,028.
EL PONT DE VILOMARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in el Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort, within the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,028 people, making it a small-scale facility in the region. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The designed capacity is 7,083 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 574.84 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent likely flows into the Llobregat River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard the ecological health of the river and downstream coastal waters, supporting biodiversity and water quality in a region with significant agricultural and urban water demands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Llobregat River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Llobregat is a key water source for Barcelona and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and eel. Downstream, the river delta hosts important wetlands and migratory bird habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in el Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort, in the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carretera de Pont de Vilomara a Sant Vicenç de Castellet, el Marquet.
The plant serves a population of 2,028 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Llobregat River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge to protect the river ecosystem.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is required, but this plant exceeds that with advanced treatment.
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