Overview
LA ANTILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Lepe, Huelva, in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the coast and serves a population of 57,192.
LA ANTILLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Antilla, Lepe, in the Costa Occidental region of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of 57,192, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its coastal proximity influences its operational and environmental context. As a Spanish facility, LA ANTILLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For plants in sensitive coastal areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary to protect marine ecosystems. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of the Gulf of Cádiz. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The receiving environment benefits from regulated discharge to minimize nutrient loading and protect water quality along the Andalusian coast.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Atlantic Ocean near the Gulf of Cádiz, a productive marine area that supports commercial fisheries and migratory bird populations. The coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, with seagrass meadows and marine habitats that require careful management of nutrient and pollutant inputs. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
LA ANTILLA is located in La Antilla, Lepe, in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. It serves the coastal area of Costa Occidental.
The plant serves a population of 57,192, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz, following regulatory standards to protect coastal water quality.
As a Spanish plant, LA ANTILLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with additional requirements for sensitive coastal areas.
For plants of this scale in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes. In coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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