Overview
VERIN wastewater treatment plant serves Oímbra, Galicia, Spain, with a population of approximately 22,868. It operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
VERIN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Oímbra, within the municipality of Verín, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of around 22,868, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater management infrastructure in northwestern Spain. As a facility in the European Union, VERIN is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for organic matter and nutrient removal, particularly given Galicia's sensitive water environments. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent from VERIN likely discharges into a local river within the Miño-Sil river basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This region is known for its rich aquatic biodiversity, including salmonid populations, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
VERIN discharges into the Miño-Sil river basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is ecologically sensitive due to its Atlantic climate and mountainous terrain. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The VERIN wastewater treatment plant is located in Oímbra, within the municipality of Verín, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. Its address is OU-1011, Oímbra, Verín, Ourense, Galicia, 32697.
The VERIN plant serves a population of approximately 22,868 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent from VERIN is discharged into a local watercourse within the Miño-Sil river basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River.
As a Spanish facility, VERIN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, and more stringent requirements in sensitive areas.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and nutrient removal to meet EU directive standards, especially in regions like Galicia with sensitive water bodies.
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