Overview
L'Escala wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Albons in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 15,540 people.
L'Escala wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Albons, within the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 15,540 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classifications. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 volume units, indicating the plant's intended treatment volume. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Baix Empordà region features coastal wetlands and river systems that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal environment and maintain water quality for tourism and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river network within the Baix Empordà basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the region's biodiversity and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
L'Escala wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Albons, in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 15,540 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the protection of coastal water quality.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, L'Escala is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for medium agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, this often involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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