Overview
SILS VIDRERES wastewater treatment plant serves Sils, Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It supports a population of 12,952 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SILS VIDRERES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sils, within the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,952 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in the Selva district. As a plant in Spain, SILS VIDRERES is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's compliance with the directive ensures that effluent meets required standards before discharge. The treated water from SILS VIDRERES likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and public sanitation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tordera River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Blanes. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the riverine and coastal environments from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
SILS VIDRERES is located in Sils, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Autopista de la Mediterrània, Sils, la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, 17410.
The plant serves a population of 12,952 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
Treated wastewater from SILS VIDRERES is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Tordera River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, SILS VIDRERES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
For medium agglomerations like SILS VIDRERES, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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