Overview
Puerto del Rosario wastewater treatment plant serves the capital of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 24,130 under EU regulatory standards.
The Puerto del Rosario wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 24,130, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Macaronesian biogeographic region, known for its unique biodiversity. The treatment plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and the local marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Puerto del Rosario on the eastern coast of Fuerteventura. The coastal waters are part of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem, supporting rich marine biodiversity including sea turtles, cetaceans, and endemic fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine environment, which is also important for tourism and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Puerto del Rosario, the capital city of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its address is Paseo de los Demócratas, Barriada del Rosario, Los Pozos, Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 24,130 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge point is near the eastern shore of Fuerteventura.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect the marine environment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required, but for coastal discharges, secondary treatment is standard.
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