SANANTONPE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Getaria, Euskadi, Spain

SANANTONPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Getaria, within the Urola-Kosta region of Gipuzkoa, Euskadi, Spain. The plant serves a population of 4,440 and is situated in a coastal area, reflecting the region's mix of urban and tourist activity. As a Spanish facility, SANANTONPE operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people, the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), aligning with its population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the nearby coastal waters.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Urola River basin, which discharges into the Bay of Biscay along the northern coast of Spain. This coastal zone supports a variety of marine habitats, including rocky shores and sandy bottoms, and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The area is part of the larger Atlantic marine ecosystem, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.