Overview
MOGAN PLAYA wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Mogán in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located near the beach and operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
MOGAN PLAYA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal town of Mogán, on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,780 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale suitable for the local population. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean near Playa de Mogán, a popular tourist beach. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Macaronesian biogeographic region. Proper treatment is critical to protect coastal water quality and the local tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
MOGAN PLAYA discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Playa de Mogán, a coastal area on the southwestern shore of Gran Canaria. The receiving waters are part of the Macaronesian marine ecoregion, which hosts diverse species including sea turtles and cetaceans. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
MOGAN PLAYA is located in Playa de Mogán, Mogán, Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves the coastal town of Mogán on the island of Gran Canaria.
The plant serves approximately 9,780 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean near Playa de Mogán. As a coastal discharge, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish plant, MOGAN PLAYA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, especially for coastal discharges. The EU directive mandates this to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine areas.
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