Overview
Figueres wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Figueres in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 63,733. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under EU regulations.
The Figueres wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Figueres, Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 63,733, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated near the industrial zone and the football field 'Marca de l'Ham', reflecting its integration into the local urban landscape. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment, including potential nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's discharge likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, given the region's coastal geography. The Alt Empordà area is known for its agricultural and ecological significance, with the nearby Fluvià and Muga rivers supporting diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting these water bodies from pollution, contributing to the health of the broader Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Figueres plant discharges into local watercourses that flow through the Alt Empordà region, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The area's rivers, such as the Muga and Fluvià, support diverse aquatic habitats and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal and riverine environments, which are subject to EU regulations for nutrient management and ecological protection.
Frequently asked questions
The Figueres wastewater treatment plant is located in Figueres, in the Alt Empordà comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is near the 'Marca de l'Ham' football field and the Vilatenim road in the Figueres industrial zone.
The Figueres plant serves a population equivalent of 63,733, which classifies it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from Figueres is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Muga or Fluvià rivers. The plant's discharge helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a Spanish facility, the Figueres plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. It may also be subject to additional nutrient removal standards if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
In Spain, plants serving populations around 63,000 typically provide at least secondary treatment, as mandated by the EU UWWTD. Many also incorporate tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, especially in areas draining to sensitive coastal waters like the Mediterranean.
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