Overview
L'AMPOL·LA wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of l'Ampolla in Catalunya, Spain, with advanced treatment for a population of 3,876. It discharges 911.26 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day.
L'AMPOL·LA is a wastewater treatment plant located in l'Ampolla, a coastal town in the Baix Ebre region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of 3,876 and is situated near the Mediterranean coast, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this seaside community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 911.26 m³/day, the facility has significant reserve capacity to accommodate future growth or seasonal tourism peaks. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal plant, it plays a critical role in protecting marine water quality and supporting the ecological health of the nearby coastline, which is important for both biodiversity and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses in the Baix Ebre region. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are part of a broader ecosystem that includes seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is essential for maintaining water quality and the ecological balance of the western Mediterranean basin.
Frequently asked questions
L'AMPOL·LA is located in l'Ampolla, a coastal town in the Baix Ebre region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The address is 16, Carrer dels Penya-sagats, l'Ampolla.
The plant serves a population of 3,876, which is typical for a small coastal agglomeration in Spain.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal facility, it is designed to protect marine water quality.
L'AMPOL·LA provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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