Overview
PLANES D HOSTOLES LES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving les Planes d'Hostoles, Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,375 with a designed capacity of 5,208 m³/day.
PLANES D HOSTOLES LES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in les Planes d'Hostoles, a municipality in the Garrotxa comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,375 residents and has a designed capacity of 5,208 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 780.51 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant provides a higher level of treatment beyond secondary, likely including nutrient removal or disinfection. This aligns with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for sensitive areas. For a small agglomeration of this size, advanced treatment indicates a commitment to protecting local water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Ter River basin. The Ter River flows through Girona and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ter River basin, which flows through the Garrotxa region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. The Ter River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality, particularly important for the river's role in regional agriculture and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
PLANES D HOSTOLES LES is located in les Planes d'Hostoles, a municipality in the Garrotxa comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,375 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Ter River basin. The Ter River eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to include additional processes such as nutrient removal or disinfection, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, advanced treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
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