Overview
ETAR Playa San Juan is a wastewater treatment plant serving 11,794 people in Guía de Isora, Canarias, Spain. Located on the coast of Tenerife, it plays a key role in protecting coastal waters.
ETAR Playa San Juan is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal town of Playa San Juan, within the municipality of Guía de Isora on the island of Tenerife, Canarias, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,794 residents, supporting the local community and tourism infrastructure in this popular coastal area. As a plant in Spain, ETAR Playa San Juan operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which is relevant given the plant's coastal location. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Playa San Juan. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the surrounding marine environment.
Environmental context
ETAR Playa San Juan discharges into the Atlantic Ocean off the southwestern coast of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands. The coastal waters here support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats. The plant's operation is critical to preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreational use and marine biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive island environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETAR Playa San Juan is located in Playa San Juan, a coastal town in the municipality of Guía de Isora, on the island of Tenerife, Canarias, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 11,794 people, supporting the local community and tourism in the Playa San Juan area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Playa San Juan, following treatment that meets EU standards.
As a Spanish plant, ETAR Playa San Juan operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment for coastal discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. Coastal plants may also need nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine areas.
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