Overview
EL VENDRELL wastewater treatment plant serves Banyeres del Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 48,205. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
EL VENDRELL wastewater treatment plant is located in Banyeres del Penedès, in the Baix Penedès region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 48,205 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility supporting the local urban area. As a Spanish plant, EL VENDRELL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's coastal location and proximity to ecologically sensitive areas necessitate effective treatment to protect marine water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, and its treated effluent likely enters local streams that flow into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
EL VENDRELL is located in Banyeres del Penedès, in the Baix Penedès region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 48,205, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Mediterranean Sea, requiring compliance with discharge standards to protect coastal water quality.
As a Spanish plant, EL VENDRELL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially in coastal areas sensitive to eutrophication.
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