Overview
ETAR de Punta Larga is a wastewater treatment plant in Candelaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves approximately 9,446 people and is located near the coast of Tenerife.
ETAR de Punta Larga is a wastewater treatment facility located in Candelaria, on the eastern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,446 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, ETAR de Punta Larga operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Tenerife. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including coastal fish species and seabirds. The Canary Islands' volcanic terrain and limited freshwater resources make wastewater treatment crucial for protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands archipelago. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and various fish species. The volcanic island terrain means that surface water runoff is limited, making the treatment plant's role in preventing nutrient pollution and protecting nearshore habitats particularly important for local biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETAR de Punta Larga is located in Candelaria, on the eastern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Avenida Marítima, Punta Larga, Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The plant serves approximately 9,446 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Tenerife. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, ETAR de Punta Larga operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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