Overview
PLAYAS DE JANDIA wastewater treatment plant serves Pájara, Canarias, Spain, with a population equivalent of 8,294. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Direc
PLAYAS DE JANDIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Esquinzo, Pájara, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,294, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its location in a coastal tourist region underscores the importance of effective wastewater management for environmental protection. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters a sensitive area. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location on Fuerteventura. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal water quality, which is vital for both ecological health and the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the southwestern coast of Fuerteventura, part of the Canary Islands archipelago. Treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, which supports a rich marine ecosystem including cetaceans, sea turtles, and endemic fish species. The coastal waters are influenced by the Canary Current, which brings nutrient-rich waters that sustain phytoplankton blooms and productive fisheries. Protecting this marine environment from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local tourism.
Frequently asked questions
PLAYAS DE JANDIA is located in Esquinzo, Pájara, on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,294, typical of a small-to-medium agglomeration in a coastal tourist area.
Given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, subject to Spanish and EU regulations.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment. In coastal tourist regions like the Canaries, plants often incorporate additional nutrient removal to protect marine ecosystems.
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