Overview
OLOT wastewater treatment plant serves Olot, Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 67,527. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for medium-sized agglomerati
The OLOT wastewater treatment plant is located in Olot, in the Garrotxa region of Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 67,527, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local water management infrastructure. As a facility in Spain, the OLOT plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent from the OLOT plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Fluvià River and the Gulf of Roses. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the ecological health of the Fluvià River basin, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The OLOT plant discharges into the Fluvià River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea at the Gulf of Roses. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The OLOT wastewater treatment plant is located in Olot, in the Garrotxa region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carretera de les Feixes, Pla de Baix, Olot.
The OLOT plant serves a population equivalent of 67,527 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The OLOT plant discharges into the Fluvià River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. It helps protect the water quality of the Fluvià River and its downstream ecosystems.
The OLOT plant, serving over 10,000 people, is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with potential tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For plants serving around 67,000 people in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication.
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