POBLA DE MAFUMET LA Wastewater Treatment Plant, la Pobla de Mafumet, Spain

POBLA DE MAFUMET LA is a wastewater treatment plant located in la Pobla de Mafumet, in the province of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,812, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. Its location near the Mediterranean coast influences its operational and environmental considerations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which coastal zones often are. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a moderate scale facility. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The downstream environment includes coastal ecosystems that may be sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment helps protect marine water quality and supports biodiversity in the region.

The plant is situated in the Francolí River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Tarragona. The downstream coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Discharges from the plant must meet stringent standards to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive coastal habitats.