GANDIA LA SAFOR, Gandia | Spain Wastewater

Overview

GANDIA LA SAFOR wastewater treatment plant serves Gandia, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It handles a population of 182,802 and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

GANDIA LA SAFOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grau i Platja, Gandia, in the la Safor comarca of Valencia, Spain. It serves a population of 182,802, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a large agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a nearby river or coastal outlet. The surrounding area includes the Gandia beach and port, making proper treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and supporting tourism in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes the Serpis River and coastal wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds.

Frequently asked questions

GANDIA LA SAFOR is located in Grau i Platja, Gandia, in the la Safor comarca of Valencia, Spain.

The plant serves a population of 182,802, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a coastal outlet or nearby river, given its proximity to the coast.

As a Spanish plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive coastal areas.

For large agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment (biological) is standard, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) often required for discharges into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.