Overview
VALL DEL GES TORELLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Torelló, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 14,551 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
VALL DEL GES TORELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torelló, a municipality in the comarca of Osona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 14,551, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in the Ter River basin. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are expected to meet these standards to protect the receiving water bodies. The directive also requires appropriate permits and monitoring to ensure compliance with effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ter River. The Ter River flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and urban use downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in the Ter basin, which is ecologically sensitive and supports a variety of habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ter River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ter River is an important watercourse in Catalunya, supporting aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream, the river passes through the Baix Ter wetlands before reaching the sea, an area that supports diverse birdlife and fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
VALL DEL GES TORELLO is located in Torelló, in the comarca of Osona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. The full address is Passatge dels Esports, Torelló, Osona, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08570.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,551 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ter River. The Ter River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting aquatic life and providing water for downstream uses.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, VALL DEL GES TORELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Compliance is monitored by regional authorities in Catalunya.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment with secondary settling). Many plants in Spain also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Mediterranean Sea.
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