Overview
TOSSA DE MAR wastewater treatment plant serves Tossa de Mar, a coastal town in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,480 residents, discharging into the Mediterranean Sea.
The TOSSA DE MAR wastewater treatment plant is located in Tossa de Mar, a coastal municipality in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 11,480 people, typical of a small Mediterranean tourist town that experiences seasonal population fluctuations. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, the plant plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local load. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive marine ecosystem. Tossa de Mar lies on the Costa Brava, an area known for its biodiversity and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality, supporting both ecological health and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Tossa de Mar, part of the Costa Brava coastline. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and are important for local tourism. Downstream, the coastal current connects to the broader western Mediterranean basin, making nutrient and pathogen control critical for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tossa de Mar, in the province of Girona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Deixalleria, Zona Esportiva Anna Esteve Llach, Tossa de Mar.
The plant serves approximately 11,480 residents, though this number can increase significantly during the tourist season due to the town's popularity as a coastal destination.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, near the coast of Tossa de Mar. The discharge point is designed to minimize environmental impact on the local marine ecosystem.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required, and the plant must comply with national transposition laws enforced by the Catalan Water Agency.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are classified as medium agglomerations and must provide at least secondary treatment. Many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean.
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