Santa Coloma de Farners, Girona

Overview

Santa Coloma de Farners wastewater treatment plant serves 12,165 people in Catalunya, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

The Santa Coloma de Farners wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Santa Coloma de Farners, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 12,165 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water bodies are part of the Catalan coastal basin system, supporting aquatic life and contributing to the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system within the Catalan coastal basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The Mediterranean coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making proper treatment essential for protecting marine ecosystems and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Santa Coloma de Farners, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain.

The plant serves approximately 12,165 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Catalan coastal basin.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. The Santa Coloma de Farners plant, serving 12,165 people, falls within this category and must comply with the directive's standards.

In Spain, plants serving this population size typically provide secondary treatment as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.