Overview
EL TABLERO wastewater treatment plant serves San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 96,000 people and is located near the coast.
EL TABLERO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Meloneras, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 96,000, placing it in the category of a large agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Spanish facility, EL TABLERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Given its coastal location, the plant likely employs advanced treatment to protect marine waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is within 50 km of the coast. The Canary Islands are a sensitive marine ecosystem, and wastewater treatment here is critical for preserving water quality, supporting tourism, and protecting marine life such as sea turtles and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
EL TABLERO discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the southern coast of Gran Canaria, a region known for its tourist beaches and marine biodiversity. The receiving waters are part of the Macaronesian biogeographic region, which supports unique species like loggerhead sea turtles and cetaceans. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coral reefs and seagrass meadows in the area.
Frequently asked questions
EL TABLERO is located in Meloneras, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 96,232 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge likely undergoes advanced treatment to meet marine water quality standards.
As a Spanish plant, EL TABLERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in coastal areas of Spain, tertiary treatment is often required to remove nutrients and pathogens, protecting marine ecosystems and supporting tourism.
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