Overview
GIRONA wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Julià de Ramis in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 122,198. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local river system.
The GIRONA wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant Julià de Ramis, a municipality in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 122,198, the plant is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Its inland location, more than 50 km from the Mediterranean coast, places it within the Ter River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for nutrient removal and water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ter River, which flows through the Girona region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the town of L'Estartit. The Ter River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban supply downstream. The plant's operation helps protect the river's ecological health and the coastal waters of the Costa Brava.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ter River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ter basin supports a variety of fish species and is a key water source for the region. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural areas and natural habitats before reaching the sea, where it influences coastal water quality. The plant's treatment level is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive marine environment of the Costa Brava.
Frequently asked questions
The GIRONA wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant Julià de Ramis, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is N-IIa, el Pla de Baix, Sant Julià de Ramis, Gironès, Girona, Catalunya, 17481.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 122,198 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Ter River, which flows through the Girona region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For large agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) often required in sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.
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