Overview
Montana Blanca wastewater treatment plant serves Antigua in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 13,661.
Montana Blanca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Antigua, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,661 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, Montana Blanca operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, as Fuerteventura is an island with no major rivers. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The Canary Islands' coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect marine biodiversity and tourism-dependent local economies.
Environmental context
Montana Blanca discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Fuerteventura. The island's arid climate means there are no permanent rivers, so the plant's effluent directly influences nearshore marine ecosystems. These waters support seagrass meadows and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coral reef communities in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Montana Blanca is located in Antigua, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. The address is FV-413, Triquivijate, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canarias.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,661 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, as Fuerteventura has no major rivers. The discharge point is within 50 km of the coast, directly affecting nearshore marine ecosystems.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, Montana Blanca falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters to protect marine environments.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under EU law. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal areas like the Canary Islands.
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