Overview
PINEDO 1 is a major wastewater treatment plant serving València, Spain, with a population equivalent of 419,170. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards for the Mediterranean coastal regio
PINEDO 1 is a key wastewater treatment facility located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 419,170, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater from a major urban area. As a facility in an EU member state, it must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean Sea. Treated effluent from PINEDO 1 is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting coastal water quality, supporting tourism, fisheries, and marine biodiversity in the region. Its operation helps prevent eutrophication and safeguards public health along the València coastline.
Environmental context
PINEDO 1 discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's location near València, a major coastal city, means its effluent directly affects local beaches and marine habitats. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality for recreation and sustaining diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
PINEDO 1 is located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
PINEDO 1 serves a population equivalent of 419,170, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater from PINEDO 1 is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive coastal environment.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, PINEDO 1 is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, including secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas like the Mediterranean.
For large agglomerations in Spain, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment and often tertiary processes such as nutrient removal to comply with EU directives and protect coastal waters.
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