Overview
ETAR de Sueño Azul is a wastewater treatment plant serving 9,750 people in Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETAR de Sueño Azul is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Sueño Azul area of Adeje, on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,750 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, ETAR de Sueño Azul 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, as the Canary Islands are an archipelago in the North Atlantic. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including coastal ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient inputs. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and marine biodiversity in this popular tourist region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the southwestern coast of Tenerife. The receiving waters are part of the Canary Current large marine ecosystem, which supports rich marine biodiversity including sea turtles, cetaceans, and endemic fish species. The coastal zone around Adeje is a popular tourist destination, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and protecting nearshore habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ETAR de Sueño Azul is located in the Sueño Azul area of Adeje, on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Calle Nivaria, Sueño Azul, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, 38678.
The plant serves approximately 9,750 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 50 km of the coast on the southwestern shore of Tenerife.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, ETAR de Sueño Azul operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment. Spanish plants typically implement biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet these standards.
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