Overview
MONTBLANC wastewater treatment plant serves Montblanc in Catalunya, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3970.
MONTBLANC is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montblanc, within the Conca de Barberà region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 3970 people, making it a small-scale facility in the region. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems, including the Ebro River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the downstream environment, which includes agricultural areas and natural reserves.
Frequently asked questions
MONTBLANC is located in Montblanc, in the Conca de Barberà region of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The address is Eix Salou - Andorra C-14, Montblanc.
MONTBLANC serves a population of approximately 3970 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from MONTBLANC is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ebro River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, MONTBLANC is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment (typically secondary) for such agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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