Overview
LEKEITIO wastewater treatment plant serves Lekeitio, Euskadi, Spain, with a population of 20,854. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The LEKEITIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Lekeitio, a coastal town in the Basque Country (Euskadi), Spain. Serving a population of approximately 20,854, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managing sewage from the urban area and surrounding communities. As a Spanish treatment facility, LEKEITIO operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (20,854 PE), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The treated effluent from LEKEITIO is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters and marine ecosystems of the Basque coast, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The LEKEITIO plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving environment includes the Lea River estuary and nearby marine habitats that support species such as seabirds, fish, and invertebrates. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal location and the presence of diverse marine life, requiring effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The LEKEITIO plant is located in Lekeitio, a town in the province of Bizkaia, in the Basque Country (Euskadi), Spain. Its address is San Juan Talako kalea, Lekeitio, Bizkaia, Euskadi, 48280.
The LEKEITIO wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 20,854 people, covering the urban area of Lekeitio and potentially surrounding communities.
The treated wastewater from LEKEITIO is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The plant's coastal location means effluent enters marine waters, requiring treatment to protect coastal ecosystems.
As a Spanish facility, LEKEITIO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For agglomerations of 20,854 population equivalent, secondary treatment is required, with potential tertiary treatment if the discharge affects sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards, especially in coastal or sensitive areas.
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