Overview
Motril Salobrena wastewater treatment plant serves the Motril area in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 109,734. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Motril Salobrena wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Motril and surrounding areas in the province of Granada, Andalucía, Spain. With a population equivalent of 109,734, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coastal town of El Varadero, close to the Mediterranean Sea. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and for discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a significant infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment. The coastal waters of the Costa Granadina support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Granadina, a coastal area known for its biodiversity and tourism. The receiving waters are part of the Alboran Sea, which supports important marine habitats including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of this sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the El Varadero area of Motril, in the province of Granada, Andalucía, Spain. It serves the Motril and Salobreña region along the Costa Granadina.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 109,734, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, near the coast of Motril. The discharge point is in the Alboran Sea, which is part of the western Mediterranean.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 100,000 people (large agglomerations) must provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) is often required to protect marine ecosystems.
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