TRUBIA, Oviedo | Spain Wastewater

Overview

TRUBIA wastewater treatment plant serves Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 10,414. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

The TRUBIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, serving a population equivalent of 10,414. The plant is situated near the Nalón River basin, which flows into the Cantabrian Sea. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to EU regulations for wastewater treatment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. For populations over 10,000, secondary treatment is mandatory, and tertiary treatment may be required in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 suggests it is sized to handle the local load. The plant discharges into the Nalón River system, which flows northward into the Cantabrian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment ensures protection of both the river ecosystem and the coastal waters.

Environmental context

The TRUBIA plant discharges into the Nalón River basin, which drains into the Cantabrian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The river's health is critical for maintaining water quality in the downstream estuary and marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

The TRUBIA plant is located in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, along the Carretera Trubia - Avilés in the La Barquera area.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,414, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Nalón River basin, which flows into the Cantabrian Sea.

As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

In Spain, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters like the Cantabrian Sea.