FOZ, Foz | Spain Wastewater

Overview

FOZ wastewater treatment plant serves Foz, Galicia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 11,009. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

FOZ is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Foz, a coastal town in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,009 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU guidelines. Its location near the Cantabrian Sea places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As a Spanish facility, FOZ 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 regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets standards for organic matter and nutrient removal to protect the marine environment. The treated effluent from FOZ is discharged into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in the region's beaches and coastal ecosystems.

Environmental context

FOZ discharges into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body along northern Spain that ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This marine environment supports a variety of fish and shellfish species and is a key area for migratory birds. The plant's location near the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing waters, which are vital for the local economy.

Frequently asked questions

The FOZ plant is located in Foz, a town in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Rúa dos Estaleiros, Fondós, O Calvario, Foz.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 11,009 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

FOZ discharges treated effluent into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body along the northern coast of Spain, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.

As a Spanish plant, FOZ operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging to coastal waters.

For agglomerations of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is required by EU law. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and, in sensitive coastal areas, may include nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.