Overview
GRANADA SUR is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 377,000 people in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards for the region.
GRANADA SUR is a large-scale wastewater treatment plant located in the Vega de Granada region of Andalusia, Spain. Serving a population of over 377,000, it is a critical infrastructure asset for the city of Granada and its surrounding areas. The plant is situated near the Camino de Churriana in the Ronda district, within the Comarca de la Vega de Granada. As a facility serving a population equivalent exceeding 150,000, GRANADA SUR falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's 'large agglomeration' category. This classification requires advanced treatment, typically tertiary treatment, especially in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating substantial treatment capability to handle the region's wastewater. The treated effluent from GRANADA SUR is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Guadalquivir River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a vital role in protecting the ecological health of the Guadalquivir watershed, supporting biodiversity and water quality for downstream communities and natural habitats.
Environmental context
GRANADA SUR discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows through Andalusia to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for human use.
Frequently asked questions
GRANADA SUR is located in the Vega de Granada region of Andalusia, Spain, near the city of Granada. Its address is Camino de Churriana, Ronda, Granada, 18004.
GRANADA SUR serves a population of 377,224 people, making it a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from GRANADA SUR is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Guadalquivir River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a plant serving over 150,000 people, GRANADA SUR is classified as a 'large agglomeration' under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This requires advanced treatment, typically tertiary, to protect sensitive water bodies.
For large agglomerations in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. Plants of this scale often employ advanced biological treatment and nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge standards.
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