Overview
GEAFOND 2 EDAR is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,922 people in La Oliva, Las Palmas, Canarias, Spain. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
GEAFOND 2 EDAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Geafond, La Oliva, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,922, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to the management of municipal wastewater in this arid, tourism-dependent region. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's design capacity of 1.00 cubic hectometer per year suggests a facility sized for the local population. The regulatory framework ensures that discharge standards protect the sensitive coastal and marine environment of the Canary Islands. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 50 km of the coast on Fuerteventura. The island's volcanic terrain and limited freshwater resources make wastewater treatment crucial for protecting groundwater and coastal waters. The surrounding marine ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
GEAFOND 2 EDAR discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Fuerteventura, part of the Canary Islands archipelago. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting marine habitats such as seagrass meadows and coral reefs, which are vital for fish populations and biodiversity. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protect the coastal environment from untreated wastewater impacts.
Frequently asked questions
GEAFOND 2 EDAR is located in Geafond, La Oliva, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,922 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, likely through a marine outfall, given its proximity to the coast of Fuerteventura.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, GEAFOND 2 EDAR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas like coastal zones to protect marine ecosystems.
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