Overview
SADA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Sada in Galicia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 21,720. The facility is located near the Atlantic coast and operates under EU regulatory standards.
The SADA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sada, within the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of 21,720, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines. Its coastal location places it within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic Ocean, making it subject to stringent discharge regulations to protect marine waters. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For coastal discharges, the directive may mandate more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are considered sensitive. Indicating a baseline operational scale. The treated effluent from the Sada plant is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the local coastal waters. The Ría de A Coruña, a nearby estuary, supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this coastal region, protecting both public health and the local marine environment.
Environmental context
The Sada plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the Ría de A Coruña, a coastal inlet that supports a rich ecosystem of fish, shellfish, and seabirds. This area is part of the larger Galician coast, known for its upwelling-driven productivity and important fisheries. The plant's operations help prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological balance of these sensitive marine waters.
Frequently asked questions
The SADA plant is located in Sada, a town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Avenida do Porto, Porto de Sada-Fontán, Sada de Arriba, Sada.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,720 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via the nearby coastal waters of the Ría de A Coruña. As a coastal facility, it must meet strict EU standards for marine discharge.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent. For coastal discharges, additional treatment may be needed to protect sensitive marine areas.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, many such facilities also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards, especially in coastal regions.
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