Overview
Santa Pola wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal municipality of Santa Pola in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 96,202 under EU regulatory standards.
The Santa Pola wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Santa Pola, within the province of Alicante in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Situated near the Mediterranean coast, the plant serves a population of around 96,202 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a facility operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is reported as 1. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The surrounding area includes the Santa Pola salt flats and wetlands, which are ecologically sensitive habitats supporting diverse bird species and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The Santa Pola plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The nearby Santa Pola salt flats and wetlands are ecologically important areas that support migratory birds and diverse aquatic species. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 96,202 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include tertiary treatment such as nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal waters.
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