Overview
LESAKA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lesaka in Navarra, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 2,822.
The LESAKA wastewater treatment plant is located in Lesaka, a town in the Baztan-Bidasoa region of Navarra, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,822 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant. Its location near the Bidasoa River places it within the broader context of the region's water management infrastructure. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, LESAKA operates under the national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment to meet local environmental standards. The plant's capacity of 1.00 suggests it is designed to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from LESAKA likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Bidasoa River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the Bidasoa basin.
Environmental context
The LESAKA plant is situated in the Bidasoa River basin, which drains into the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. The Bidasoa River is an ecologically sensitive waterway that supports salmonid populations and other aquatic species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important coastal watershed, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LESAKA wastewater treatment plant is located in Lesaka, a town in the Baztan-Bidasoa region of Navarra, Spain. Its address is Aritxulegi errepidea, Otsango, Lesaka, Navarra, 31770.
The LESAKA wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 2,822 residents in the Lesaka area.
The treated effluent from LESAKA is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Bidasoa River, which ultimately reaches the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, LESAKA operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations like Lesaka (2,822 people), Spanish regulations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent to meet EU standards. The specific process may include biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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