Overview
MONDONEDO wastewater treatment plant serves Mondoñedo, Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,525.
The MONDONEDO wastewater treatment plant is located in Mondoñedo, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 4,525 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the A Mariña Central region, near the Cantabrian coast. As a small-scale facility in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the plant's treatment volume. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Cantabrian Sea. The region's rivers, such as the Masma, support diverse aquatic life and contribute to the ecological health of the coastal zone. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The MONDONEDO plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and invertebrate species, and the coastal area is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The MONDONEDO plant is located in Mondoñedo, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Its address is A Recadieira, Os Remedios, Mondoñedo, A Mariña Central, Lugo, Galicia, 27747.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,525 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge point is near the coast, requiring compliance with stringent environmental standards.
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 size discharging to freshwater or estuaries.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU standards before discharge.
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