Overview
PALS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pals in Catalunya, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4233.
The PALS wastewater treatment plant is located in Pals, a town in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of 4233 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale municipal plant. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, PALS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for small communities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The area is part of the Costa Brava region, known for its coastal ecosystems and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the marine environment and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The PALS plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the downstream environment, which includes sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The PALS plant is located in Pals, a town in the Baix Empordà region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 4233 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava.
As a Spanish plant, PALS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like PALS, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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