Overview
MONDARIZ BALNEARIO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mondariz in Galicia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,054 people.
MONDARIZ BALNEARIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mondariz, within the province of Pontevedra in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 4,054 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under European Union classification standards. 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 freshwater and estuaries. For small agglomerations like this, appropriate treatment is mandated to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic hectometer per year, indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tea River, a tributary of the Miño River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the border between Spain and Portugal. The Miño basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tea River, which flows into the Miño River, one of the major rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. The Miño River forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish species, including migratory salmonids, and the estuarine zone is ecologically sensitive. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
MONDARIZ BALNEARIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Mondariz, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The address is Sendeiro do Río Tea, A Bouza, Vilar, Mondariz.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,054 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Tea River, a tributary of the Miño River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required for freshwater discharges, in line with EU directives.
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