LA SANTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tinajo, Lanzarote, Canarias

LA SANTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of La Santa, within the municipality of Tinajo on the island of Lanzarote, Canarias, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,000 residents and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 229.67 m³/day. 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. This level of treatment is particularly important in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads and protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near La Santa. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize the impact on local coastal water quality and marine habitats.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Lanzarote, part of the Canary Islands. The coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The Canary Current influences local oceanography, and the region is important for migratory fish and sea turtles. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the marine ecosystem.