Overview
QUIROGA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Quiroga in Galicia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,060 people.
The QUIROGA wastewater treatment plant is located in Vilaverde, Quiroga, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of around 5,060 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of the region's rivers and downstream coastal waters, supporting biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, part of the Miño River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Miño is an important ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is crucial for maintaining the health of the estuary and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The QUIROGA plant is located in Vilaverde, Quiroga, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 5,060 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which is part of the Miño River basin that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 5,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and possibly tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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