Overview
VALLS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Valls in Catalonia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,143.
The VALLS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Valls, in the Alt Camp comarca of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,143 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, VALLS operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this scale (between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Francolí River basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a region known for its agricultural and ecological significance.
Environmental context
The VALLS plant discharges into the Francolí River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Tarragona. The downstream environment includes coastal ecosystems that support diverse marine life and are important for regional biodiversity. The area is also influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making proper wastewater treatment critical for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The VALLS plant is located on Carretera d'Alcover in Valls, Alt Camp, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,143 people in the municipality of Valls and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Francolí River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, VALLS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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