Overview
REUS wastewater treatment plant serves Reus, Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 98,269. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The REUS wastewater treatment plant is located in Reus, in the province of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 98,269, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in the European Union, REUS is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's compliance with these standards ensures effective pollution control. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life. Proper treatment at REUS helps protect downstream water quality and the broader Mediterranean ecosystem.
Environmental context
The REUS plant discharges into the local water system, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Francolí River or nearby coastal drainage. The Mediterranean coast of Catalunya is ecologically significant, supporting seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding coastal water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The REUS wastewater treatment plant is located at Camí del Mas de les Monges, Reus, in the Baix Camp comarca, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain.
The REUS plant serves a population of approximately 98,269 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The REUS plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Francolí River or nearby coastal channels.
As a large agglomeration (over 10,000 population equivalent), the REUS plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
In Spain, wastewater treatment plants serving around 100,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal areas.
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