Overview
Mourillos Celanova wastewater treatment plant serves Celanova in Galicia, Spain. The facility treats wastewater for approximately 4,721 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Mourillos Celanova is a wastewater treatment plant located in Celanova, within the province of Ourense in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,721 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, Mourillos Celanova operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also requires appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Miño River basin, one of Galicia's major river systems. The Miño River flows southward to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Miño River basin, which flows through Galicia into the Atlantic Ocean near the border with Portugal. The Miño supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Downstream waters are used for agriculture and recreation, making nutrient removal and pathogen control critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Mourillos Celanova is located in Celanova, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The full address is As Laxes, O Campo, Mourillós, Celanova, Terra da Celanova, Ourense, Galicia.
The plant serves approximately 4,721 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Miño River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, Mourillos Celanova operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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