Overview
RIBADEO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ribadeo in Galicia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 10,780. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
The RIBADEO wastewater treatment plant is situated in the town of Ribadeo, within the province of Lugo in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,780, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. Its location near the Cantabrian Sea places it in a coastal region with significant environmental sensitivity. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, RIBADEO operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from RIBADEO ultimately reaches the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, via local watercourses. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the Ría de Ribadeo estuary, which is an ecologically sensitive area hosting migratory birds and aquatic species.
Environmental context
RIBADEO discharges into the Cantabrian Sea via local streams and the Ría de Ribadeo estuary. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life, including fish, mollusks, and migratory bird populations. The estuary is a productive habitat that requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination from urban runoff and treated wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
The RIBADEO plant is located in the town of Ribadeo, in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Its address is A Olga, Piñeira, Ribadeo, A Mariña Oriental, Lugo, Galicia, 27700.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,780, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater from RIBADEO is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ría de Ribadeo estuary and ultimately the Cantabrian Sea.
The plant protects the local streams and the Ría de Ribadeo estuary, which drain into the Cantabrian Sea. These waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for the regional ecosystem.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, RIBADEO falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. If the receiving area is designated as sensitive, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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