Overview
RIANXO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Rianxo in Galicia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 20,944.
RIANXO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rianxo, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,944, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. As a Spanish facility, RIANXO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that discharges meet quality standards to protect the surrounding environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow into the Ría de Arousa, a coastal inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and aquaculture. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
RIANXO is located in the Ría de Arousa, a large coastal inlet in Galicia that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The ría supports a rich ecosystem, including shellfish beds and migratory bird populations. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this productive marine environment, which is vital for local fishing and tourism industries.
Frequently asked questions
The RIANXO plant is located in Pedra Vixía, Rianxo, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 20,944 people in the municipality of Rianxo and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Ría de Arousa, a coastal inlet of the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, RIANXO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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