Overview
RIBES DE FRESER wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Ribes de Freser in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,639 people.
The RIBES DE FRESER wastewater treatment plant is located in the Pyrenees region of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves the small municipality of Ribes de Freser, with a population of about 2,639 residents. The plant is situated in a mountainous area near the Freser River, a tributary of the Ter River. As a small agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment systems to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Freser River, which flows into the Ter River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Ter River basin is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban areas downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Freser River, a tributary of the Ter River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The Ter River basin is a key water resource for the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water. The mountainous terrain contributes to fast-flowing, well-oxygenated waters that are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ribes de Freser, in the Ripollès comarca of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Eix Pirinenc, Ribes de Freser, 17534.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,639 people in the municipality of Ribes de Freser and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Freser River, a tributary of the Ter River, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Spain, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation followed by biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge or trickling filters) to meet EU secondary treatment standards.
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