Overview
TEIA MARESME SUD is a wastewater treatment plant serving Teià, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of 88,122 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
TEIA MARESME SUD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Teià, in the Maresme region of Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of 88,122, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under European Union classification. It is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a plant serving over 80,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. Given its coastal proximity, the directive may also mandate more stringent treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Maresme coast is an ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse marine life and important for tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and prevent eutrophication in the Mediterranean basin.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Maresme region of Catalunya, within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams or directly into the sea, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters here support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional tourism and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
TEIA MARESME SUD is located in Teià, in the Maresme region of Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Masia La Bomba, 15, Camí del Mig, Teià, Barcelona, Catalunya.
The plant serves a population of 88,122 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Given its coastal proximity, the discharge is subject to stringent regulations to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish plant serving over 80,000 people, TEIA MARESME SUD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and potentially more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. In coastal areas like Catalunya, they may also include nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Mediterranean.
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