Overview
VALLBONA D ANOIA CAPELLADES is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vallbona d'Anoia, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 24,679 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters.
VALLBONA D ANOIA CAPELLADES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vallbona d'Anoia, a municipality in the comarca of Anoia, Barcelona province, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 24,679, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is assumed to be active given its inclusion in the directory. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Anoia River and the Llobregat River basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agricultural irrigation in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Anoia River valley, part of the Llobregat River basin. Treated effluent likely flows into the Anoia River, a tributary of the Llobregat, which discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support fish populations and wetland habitats, requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vallbona d'Anoia, in the comarca of Anoia, Barcelona province, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 24,679 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, likely the Anoia River, which flows into the Llobregat River and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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