La Bisbal d'Empordà Wastewater Treatment Plant - Serving la Bisbal d'Empordà, Catalunya

The La Bisbal d'Empordà wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of la Bisbal d'Empordà, in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,983 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets effluent standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ter River system. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the coastal ecosystem of the Costa Brava. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the local stream network, part of the Ter River basin, which discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. This coastal region supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient control critical. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the downstream environment, which is important for tourism and local biodiversity.