Overview
FISTERRA wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Fisterra in Galicia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
FISTERRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fisterra, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,187 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the Atlantic coast makes it part of the region's critical wastewater infrastructure. As a Spanish facility, FISTERRA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's receiving water body is the Atlantic Ocean, as Fisterra is situated on the Costa da Morte. The local watershed drains into the ocean, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal location and proximity to upwelling zones that sustain rich biodiversity.
Environmental context
FISTERRA plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean along the Costa da Morte in Galicia. This coastal region is characterized by upwelling currents that support productive marine ecosystems, including shellfish beds and fish populations. The local watershed is small and steep, draining directly to the ocean, making proper treatment essential to protect water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The FISTERRA plant is located in Fisterra, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Rúa Pedras Pías, San Martiño de Abaixo, in the parish of San Martiño de Duio.
The plant serves approximately 8,187 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, as Fisterra is located on the Costa da Morte. The discharge is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Spanish facility, FISTERRA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters must provide secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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