Overview
PORT DE LA SELVA EL is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in el Port de la Selva, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of 1,298 and discharges treated water near the Mediterranean coast.
PORT DE LA SELVA EL is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in el Port de la Selva, a coastal town in the Alt Empordà region of Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of 1,298 and is situated near the Mediterranean Sea, reflecting the area's tourism-driven population fluctuations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 10,500 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 659.24 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is required for discharges into sensitive areas, which aligns with the plant's coastal location. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of the coastal marine environment. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecologically sensitive waters of the Costa Brava, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses. Its advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the local marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Roses. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is an important tourist destination. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient inputs, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
PORT DE LA SELVA EL is located in el Port de la Selva, a coastal town in the Alt Empordà region of Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 1,298, though this number may increase during tourist seasons due to the area's popularity.
The plant discharges advanced-treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, near the Gulf of Roses, after undergoing nutrient removal processes.
As a coastal plant in a sensitive area, it is required to meet advanced treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect marine water quality.
For small agglomerations in coastal areas, Spanish regulations typically mandate secondary or advanced treatment to comply with EU directives and protect sensitive marine environments.
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