Overview
Ripoll wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ripoll in Catalunya, Spain, with a population of approximately 17,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ripoll wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ripoll, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of around 17,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by the Pyrenees foothills and the Ter River basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ter River basin, which flows through Girona province and into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. This coastal area supports important marine habitats and tourism. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and reliance on water quality for both human use and natural ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Ripoll wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ripoll, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves the local population and surrounding area.
The plant serves approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ter River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients.
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