Overview
TEIS VIGO is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 15,181 people in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
TEIS VIGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Teis parish of Vigo, in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,181 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the Atlantic coast influences its environmental context. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, TEIS VIGO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ria de Vigo, a coastal inlet and estuary. This estuarine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and marine biodiversity. The plant's treatment performance is critical to protecting the ecological health of the ria and the adjacent coastal waters.
Environmental context
TEIS VIGO discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Ria de Vigo, a coastal estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Galicia. The ria supports a rich ecosystem, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species. As a coastal discharge, the plant must meet EU standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine habitats. The surrounding watershed is influenced by urban runoff from Vigo and industrial activities in the region.
Frequently asked questions
TEIS VIGO is located in the Teis parish of Vigo, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Its address is Baixada á Rotea, A Ribeira, A Chumba de Abaixo, Teis, Vigo.
TEIS VIGO serves approximately 15,181 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
TEIS VIGO discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Ria de Vigo, a coastal estuary on the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is subject to EU standards for coastal waters.
TEIS VIGO helps protect the water quality of the Ria de Vigo and the adjacent Atlantic coastal waters. The plant treats wastewater from the Teis area before it enters the estuarine environment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), TEIS VIGO, serving a medium agglomeration, is required to provide secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, more advanced treatment may be needed. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges.
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