Overview
Gironella wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gironella in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 1,915 people.
The Gironella wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gironella, in the province of Barcelona, within the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 1,915 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, Gironella operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Llobregat River basin. The Llobregat River flows through Catalunya and into the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region, including agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The Gironella plant discharges into the Llobregat River basin, which flows through the Berguedà region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Llobregat River is a key watercourse in Catalunya, supporting aquatic ecosystems and providing water for irrigation and drinking water supply. The river's ecological health is sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Gironella wastewater treatment plant is located in Gironella, in the province of Barcelona, within the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain. The address is Carrer de Cal Guinyola, Cal Bassacs, Gironella.
The Gironella wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 1,915 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent from the Gironella plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Llobregat River basin. The Llobregat River eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The Gironella plant helps protect the Llobregat River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge. The Llobregat River is a major watercourse in Catalunya that supports aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, Gironella falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to prevent environmental harm. The plant is expected to provide secondary treatment or equivalent to meet these standards.
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