Overview
SAN CIBRAO DAS VINAS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of San Cibrao das Viñas in Galicia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 59,443 under EU regulatory standards.
The SAN CIBRAO DAS VINAS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of San Cibrao das Viñas, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of around 59,443, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classifications. 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. Compliance with EU standards is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River system. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Miño basin and downstream coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Miño River, one of the major rivers in Galicia. The Miño River discharges into the Atlantic Ocean at the Ría de Vigo, a coastal estuary that supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Cibrao das Viñas, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 59,443 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Miño River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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