Overview
RODA DE TER wastewater treatment plant serves Roda de Ter, Catalunya, Spain, treating wastewater for approximately 3,167 residents. The plant discharges into the local water system within the Ter River basin.
RODA DE TER is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roda de Ter, a municipality in the Osona comarca of Barcelona province, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 3,167 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. It is situated in the Ter River basin, an important watercourse in northeastern Spain. As a small-scale facility in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring more stringent treatment. The plant's operational details are managed within the framework of Catalan water authorities. The treated effluent from RODA DE TER ultimately flows into the Ter River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. The Ter River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ter River basin, which flows through the Catalan pre-coastal range and empties into the Mediterranean Sea at the Gulf of Roses. The Ter River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural and urban areas before reaching the coast, where it influences the marine ecosystem. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
RODA DE TER is located at Carrer de l'Esquerda in Roda de Ter, Osona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 3,167 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ter River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size unless a sensitive area requires tertiary treatment.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is standard under EU directives. In Spain, this is implemented through national regulations and overseen by regional water authorities like the Catalan Water Agency.
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