Overview
TERRAFORTUNA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Vidreres, Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,816 and has a designed capacity of 3,467 m³/day.
TERRAFORTUNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vidreres, within the province of Girona in Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,816 people and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Mediterranean coastal watershed. The plant's location inland, about 10-50 km from the coast, means its discharge ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via local rivers and streams, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Tordera River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Blanes. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and fisheries. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, protecting the ecological health of the downstream water bodies and the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
TERRAFORTUNA is located in Vidreres, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The address is Estació de Servei Vidreres Energies SL, Eix Olot-Lloret de Mar C-63, Terrafortuna, Vidreres, la Selva, Girona, Catalunya, 17411.
The plant serves a population of 3,816 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, likely into the Tordera River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.
The plant protects the Tordera River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution that could affect downstream aquatic life and the Mediterranean coastal environment.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, TERRAFORTUNA is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD. The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants, which TERRAFORTUNA provides, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment.
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