Overview
GUITIRIZ wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Guitiriz in Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 2,487.
The GUITIRIZ wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Guitiriz, within the province of Lugo in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 2,487 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the network of rivers in Galicia. The region is known for its humid Atlantic climate and numerous rivers, which support diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic life in these sensitive environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers in the Terra Chá region of Galicia, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River basin or other coastal systems. The area supports Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish species, making water quality management critical for maintaining ecological health and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The GUITIRIZ plant is located in Ansede, Lagostelle, Guitiriz, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 2,487, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers in the Terra Chá region, which ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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