Overview
VERA wastewater treatment plant serves Vera, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and is located near the Mediterranean coast.
The VERA wastewater treatment plant is located in Puerto Rey, Vera, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 15,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, more stringent treatment may be mandated to protect water quality. The plant's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea suggests it may be subject to additional requirements for nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a nearby watercourse. The coastal waters of Almería support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to minimize environmental impact and maintain the ecological health of the region's marine environment.
Environmental context
The VERA plant is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, and its treated effluent likely reaches the Alboran Sea, a biodiverse marine area. This region supports important fisheries and seagrass habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect the coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The VERA plant is located in Puerto Rey, Vera, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,000 people.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a nearby watercourse, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive coastal areas, more advanced treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard. In coastal areas like Almería, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine ecosystems.
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