Overview
La Barrosa wastewater treatment plant serves Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 30,000. The facility is located near the coast and operates under EU regulations.
La Barrosa wastewater treatment plant is situated in the coastal town of Chiclana de la Frontera, within the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 30,000, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a medium-sized agglomeration in a popular tourist region. As a Spanish facility, La Barrosa operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards for coastal discharge. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means treated wastewater likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of Cádiz. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to protect water quality and local ecosystems. The plant contributes to safeguarding the region's environmental health.
Environmental context
La Barrosa plant discharges into the Bay of Cádiz, part of the Atlantic Ocean, which supports rich marine biodiversity including fisheries and migratory bird populations. The coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, and the plant's treatment under EU directives helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting seagrass meadows and shellfish beds in the area.
Frequently asked questions
La Barrosa WWTP is located in Chiclana de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. The facility is situated near the La Barrosa beach area, close to the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 30,000 people, covering the urban and tourist areas of Chiclana de la Frontera.
Treated wastewater from La Barrosa is discharged into the Bay of Cádiz, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with stringent EU standards to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish plant, La Barrosa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE. The directive also requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like La Barrosa, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under EU law. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect coastal waters from eutrophication.
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