Overview
LLANES wastewater treatment plant serves Llanes, Asturias, Spain, with a population equivalent of 46,103. The facility is located near the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The LLANES wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Llanes in the Asturias region of northern Spain. With a population equivalent of 46,103, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the coastal area of La Cava, La Portiella, and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale of operation. The treated effluent from LLANES is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Cantabrian Sea. The coastal waters of Asturias are ecologically important, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a habitat for fish and seabirds. Proper treatment helps protect water quality along this stretch of the northern Spanish coastline.
Environmental context
The LLANES plant discharges into the Cantabrian Sea via local streams or direct outfall. The coastal waters of Asturias are part of the Bay of Biscay ecosystem, which supports rich biodiversity including commercial fish species and migratory seabirds. The region's steep terrain and high rainfall make effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LLANES plant is located in La Cava, La Portiella, Llanes, in the Asturias region of northern Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 46,103 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Cantabrian Sea, which is part of the Bay of Biscay.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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