Overview
PINEDO 2 is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 1.4 million people in València, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards for the Mediterranean region.
PINEDO 2 is a large-scale wastewater treatment plant located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. Serving a population of approximately 1.5 million, it is one of the key facilities managing municipal wastewater for the greater València metropolitan area. The plant's strategic location near the Mediterranean coast underscores its importance in protecting coastal water quality. As a facility serving a population equivalent well above 150,000, PINEDO 2 is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates advanced treatment, including nutrient removal, for discharges into sensitive areas such as the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit) reflects its role in handling substantial wastewater volumes from a densely populated urban area. The treated effluent from PINEDO 2 is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive ecosystem supporting diverse marine life and tourism. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the coastal waters near València, a region known for its beaches and marine biodiversity. By adhering to EU standards, the facility helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protect the sea from eutrophication.
Environmental context
PINEDO 2 discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near València support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are vulnerable to eutrophication from nitrogen and phosphorus. The plant's advanced treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive helps protect these habitats and the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Frequently asked questions
PINEDO 2 is located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
PINEDO 2 serves approximately 1,497,368 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant for the València metropolitan area.
PINEDO 2 discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, following advanced treatment to meet EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
PINEDO 2 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for large agglomerations discharging into sensitive waters like the Mediterranean.
For large agglomerations over 150,000 population equivalent, Spanish plants typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
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