Overview
TORDERA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tordera in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 10,261. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TORDERA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tordera, within the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 10,261 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a small to medium-scale facility typical of inland towns in the region. As a Spanish plant, TORDERA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Tordera River. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region, contributing to the coastal marine environment downstream.
Environmental context
The TORDERA plant discharges into the Tordera River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. The river supports a variety of fish and bird species and is part of a regionally important coastal ecosystem. The downstream marine environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and preserving water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The TORDERA plant is located in the town of Tordera, in the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,261 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tordera River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
Nearby plants