Overview
Taradell wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Taradell in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of 5,510 and discharges into the local water system.
The Taradell wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Taradell, in the comarca of Osona, province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 5,510 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, Taradell operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized appropriately for the served population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ter River basin. The region is known for its agricultural and natural landscapes, and proper wastewater treatment helps protect local streams and the downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gurri stream, a tributary of the Ter River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. The Ter River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment at Taradell helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Taradell wastewater treatment plant is located in Taradell, in the comarca of Osona, province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carretera de Mont-rodon, el Gurri, Taradell.
The Taradell plant serves a population of approximately 5,510 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Gurri stream, which is a tributary of the Ter River. The Ter River eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, Taradell operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is overseen by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA).
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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