Overview
FRIGILIANA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Frigiliana in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It is located within 50 km of the coast and treats wastewater from a population of 6,100.
The FRIGILIANA wastewater treatment plant is located in Frigiliana, a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,100 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. As a small agglomeration in the European Union, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as mandated by the directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into sensitive areas or coastal zones. The regulatory framework ensures that the treated effluent complies with quality standards to protect the receiving environment. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The coastal waters of the Costa del Sol are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and tourism-dependent ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality along this popular coastline.
Environmental context
The FRIGILIANA plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow to the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa del Sol. This coastal region supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to safeguard water quality for both ecological health and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The FRIGILIANA plant is located in Frigiliana, in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The address is La Molineta, Frigiliana, La Axarquía, Málaga, Andalucía, 29788.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,100 residents in the municipality of Frigiliana.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow to the Mediterranean Sea, near the Costa del Sol coastline.
As a Spanish plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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