Overview
TINEO wastewater treatment plant serves Tineo, Asturias, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The TINEO wastewater treatment plant is located in Tineo, a municipality in the Asturias region of northern Spain. Serving a population of approximately 29,575, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic and industrial flows from the local community. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent standards in sensitive areas. Asturias, known for its mountainous terrain and Atlantic climate, may have designated sensitive zones requiring advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Narcea River basin, which flows into the Cantabrian Sea (Atlantic Ocean). This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The TINEO plant discharges into the Narcea River basin, which flows through Asturias and eventually reaches the Cantabrian Sea. This Atlantic coastal region supports salmonid populations and other cold-water species. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which also provides drinking water and supports recreational activities.
Frequently asked questions
The TINEO plant is located in Tineo, a municipality in the Asturias region of northern Spain, along the Carretera El Crucero - La Florida.
The plant serves a population of approximately 29,575 people in the Tineo area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local river within the Narcea River basin, which flows into the Cantabrian Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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