Overview
PONTEAREAS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Ponteareas in Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and serves a population of approximately 17,994.
PONTEAREAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ponteareas, a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 17,994, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the northwestern region of Spain, characterized by a temperate oceanic climate with abundant rainfall. As a Spanish facility, the plant 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. The treated effluent from PONTEAREAS likely discharges into the Tea River, a tributary of the Miño River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the border with Portugal. The Miño River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
PONTEAREAS is located in the Miño River basin, with treated effluent likely discharged into the Tea River, a tributary of the Miño. The Miño River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The region's oceanic climate and agricultural land use make effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
PONTEAREAS is located in the municipality of Ponteareas, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The full address is Tratamento de Augas Industriais Ponteareas, A Moscadeira, Ponteareas, O Condado, Pontevedra, Galicia, 36860.
PONTEAREAS serves a population of approximately 17,994 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater from PONTEAREAS is likely discharged into the Tea River, a tributary of the Miño River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, PONTEAREAS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas.
For plants serving around 18,000 people in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, especially in regions like Galicia with high rainfall and agricultural runoff.
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