Overview
SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA wastewater treatment plant serves la Ràpita, Catalunya, Spain. It is located near the Ebro Delta, a sensitive coastal wetland, and serves a population of 16,036.
SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the town of la Ràpita in the province of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant is situated in the Montsià comarca, near the Alfacs Bay, and serves a population of 16,036, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union standards. 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 discharge enters sensitive areas, such as the nearby Ebro Delta, a region of high ecological value. The plant discharges into the Alfacs Bay, part of the Ebro Delta, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro Delta is a crucial habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life, making the plant's treatment performance vital for protecting this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alfacs Bay, a coastal inlet of the Ebro Delta, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro Delta is one of the most important wetland areas in the western Mediterranean, supporting a rich diversity of bird species and aquatic life. The region is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this fragile coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in la Ràpita, in the province of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain, near the Alfacs Bay in the Ebro Delta.
The plant serves a population of 16,036, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Alfacs Bay, a coastal inlet of the Ebro Delta, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Ebro Delta and the Mediterranean Sea by treating wastewater before discharge into the Alfacs Bay.
As a plant serving over 15,000 people in Spain, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Ebro Delta.
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