Overview
MUROS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Muros in Galicia, Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
The MUROS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Muros, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 7,173 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated near the coastal area of the Ría de Muros e Noia, an important estuarine environment. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Given its coastal location, the plant likely provides secondary treatment or equivalent to protect the marine environment. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ría de Muros e Noia, a coastal inlet that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding the health of the surrounding coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The MUROS plant discharges into the Ría de Muros e Noia, a coastal estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This estuarine system supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The plant's location near the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the ría.
Frequently asked questions
The MUROS plant is located in the municipality of Muros, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is A Roxa, Sahorta de Abaixo, O Espadanal, Louro, Muros.
The plant serves approximately 7,173 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ría de Muros e Noia, a coastal estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location requires treatment standards that protect the marine environment.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, MUROS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in coastal areas, Spanish plants typically provide secondary treatment or equivalent to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect sensitive estuarine environments.
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