Overview
PLACERES PONTEVEDRA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Marín, Galicia, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 150,594 and is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean.
PLACERES PONTEVEDRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the parish of O Tenlo, Marín, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 150,594, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Ría de Pontevedra places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive area, the plant is expected to provide tertiary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The designed capacity is 1.00 million cubic meters per year, indicating a substantial infrastructure to manage the region's wastewater. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment levels. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal inlet that supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of this ecologically sensitive estuary and the broader Galician coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal inlet connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species, and is a vital resource for local fishing and tourism. The surrounding watershed drains the mountainous terrain of Galicia, and the plant's operations are crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
PLACERES PONTEVEDRA is located in the parish of O Tenlo, in the municipality of Marín, province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 150,594, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal inlet that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a large agglomeration (over 150,000 PE) in a sensitive coastal area, the plant is required to provide tertiary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect the receiving waters.
In Spain, plants serving large agglomerations in sensitive coastal areas typically employ secondary treatment followed by nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet EU standards and protect marine ecosystems.
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