Overview
TAMARACEITE wastewater treatment plant serves Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain. Located near the coast, it is part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
TAMARACEITE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves the local population as part of the municipal wastewater system in this coastal urban area. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is situated within 50 km of the coast. The Canary Islands' marine environment supports diverse ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coral communities, making proper treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The coastal waters support ecologically sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef communities. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the biodiversity of the surrounding marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
TAMARACEITE is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain. The address is Punta Casa Blanca, San Cristóbal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The treated wastewater from TAMARACEITE is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast.
TAMARACEITE protects the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by treating wastewater before discharge.
As a Spanish plant, TAMARACEITE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this scale.
Plants in coastal areas of Spain typically provide at least secondary treatment to meet EU standards, ensuring protection of marine ecosystems.
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