Overview
LLORET DE MAR wastewater treatment plant serves Lloret de Mar, Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 60,401. The facility is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast.
The LLORET DE MAR wastewater treatment plant is located in Lloret de Mar, a coastal town in the comarca of la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 60,401, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the Mediterranean Sea, making its discharge environment particularly sensitive. 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. For discharges to coastal waters, the directive may allow less stringent treatment if studies show no adverse environmental impact. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local streams or direct marine outfall. The coastal waters of the Costa Brava support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing water quality and marine ecosystems in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient enrichment and pollution. The Costa Brava coastline supports seagrass meadows and coralligenous habitats, which are sensitive to wastewater inputs. Protecting these ecosystems requires effective nutrient removal and pathogen control.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lloret de Mar, in the comarca of la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Condado de Jaruco, Lloret de Mar.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 60,401, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall or local watercourse. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (60,401 PE) require secondary treatment. For discharges to coastal waters, the directive may allow less stringent treatment if environmental impact studies show no harm.
In Spain, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters. Many also include disinfection to meet bathing water quality standards.
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