Overview
SAN ROMAN wastewater treatment plant serves Santa Cruz de Bezana, Cantabria, Spain, with a population equivalent of 288,372. It is located near the coast and operates under EU regulations.
The SAN ROMAN wastewater treatment plant is situated in Soto de la Marina, Santa Cruz de Bezana, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 288,372, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU standards. The plant's coastal location places it within 50 kilometers of the Bay of Biscay, a sensitive marine environment. As a large agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1. Spanish wastewater infrastructure is regulated by the national water authority and regional environmental agencies. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Bay of Biscay via local watercourses, contributing to the marine ecosystem of the Cantabrian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including fisheries and migratory species, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The SAN ROMAN plant discharges into the Bay of Biscay, part of the Cantabrian Sea, which is a productive marine ecosystem supporting commercial fisheries and migratory birds. The coastal waters near Cantabria are ecologically sensitive due to their role in nutrient cycling and habitat provision. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The SAN ROMAN plant is located in Soto de la Marina, Santa Cruz de Bezana, in the province of Cantabria, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 288,372, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bay of Biscay via local watercourses, contributing to the Cantabrian Sea marine environment.
As a Spanish plant serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive coastal areas.
For large agglomerations in Spain, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary biological treatment. Plants near sensitive coastal zones often implement tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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