Overview
SANT POL DE MAR wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Pol de Mar, Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 10,774. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The SANT POL DE MAR wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant Pol de Mar, a coastal town in the Maresme region of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,774 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this Mediterranean community. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, which coastal zones often are. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory standards to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the preservation of coastal water quality. The plant plays a vital role in safeguarding the local marine ecosystem, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that recreational and economic activities along the coast remain sustainable.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the Maresme hills. Protecting this marine environment is crucial for maintaining healthy seagrass meadows and fish populations, which support both ecological balance and local tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sant Pol de Mar, a coastal town in the Maresme region of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,774 people in Sant Pol de Mar and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, following treatment standards required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment requirements based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, plants serving agglomerations of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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