Overview
RIBADESELLA wastewater treatment plant serves Ribadesella/Ribeseya in Asturias, Spain, with a population equivalent of 22,680. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Cantabrian Sea.
RIBADESELLA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the parish of Collera, serving the town of Ribadesella/Ribeseya in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of 22,680, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, RIBADESELLA operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The treated effluent from RIBADESELLA is discharged into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge can affect the marine environment, including local beaches and coastal ecosystems. The region of Asturias is known for its rugged coastline and rich marine biodiversity, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The RIBADESELLA plant discharges into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, which receives runoff from the Sella River and other local streams. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish, mollusks, and seabirds, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's effluent must meet EU standards to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Asturian coast.
Frequently asked questions
The RIBADESELLA plant is located in the parish of Collera, along the N-632 road, near the town of Ribadesella/Ribeseya in Asturias, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 22,680, which corresponds to a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent from RIBADESELLA is discharged into the Cantabrian Sea, a coastal water body of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast.
As a Spanish plant, RIBADESELLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, a plant serving 22,680 people (medium agglomeration) is required to provide at least secondary treatment. If the receiving water is a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients.
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