Overview
SANXENXO wastewater treatment plant serves Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 33,920. Located within 50 km of the coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The SANXENXO wastewater treatment plant is located in Sanxenxo, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 33,920, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the coastal region of O Salnés, near the Ría de Pontevedra, an ecologically sensitive estuary. As a Spanish facility, SANXENXO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), and it is expected to meet the directive's standards for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The Galician regional authority oversees compliance with national and EU wastewater regulations. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and migratory bird populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the ría, which is important for local tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The SANXENXO plant discharges into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Galicia. This water body is part of the Atlantic Basin and supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including seagrass meadows and shellfish banks. The estuary is an important area for marine biodiversity and local fishing activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The SANXENXO plant is located in Sanxenxo, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Alto de Montalbo, Montalbo, Noalla, Sanxenxo, O Salnés, Pontevedra, Galicia, 36970.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 33,920, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal estuary of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so discharge is to coastal waters.
As a Spanish plant, SANXENXO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For medium agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal required if discharging into sensitive areas like estuaries. The EU UWWTD sets these requirements.
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