Valdoviño Wastewater Treatment Plant: Serving Coastal Galicia, Spain

The Valdoviño wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Valdoviño, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of 4,319 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of rural coastal communities in the region. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's scale suggests it falls into this category, and it is expected to meet the relevant treatment standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The area is part of the Galician coastline, known for its rias (coastal inlets) and ecologically sensitive marine environments. The treatment plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries.

The Valdoviño treatment plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Galician rias. These coastal inlets are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as important habitats for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this coastal environment, which is vital for local fisheries and tourism.