Overview
SANT SADURNI D ANOIA wastewater treatment plant serves Subirats in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SANT SADURNI D ANOIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Subirats, within the Alt Penedès region of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,419 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but proper treatment remains essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Alt Penedès basin, with treated water likely flowing into the Anoia River, a tributary of the Llobregat River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain ecological balance in this Mediterranean climate zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Subirats, in the Alt Penedès region of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 18,419 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Anoia River, part of the Llobregat basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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