Overview
VIC wastewater treatment plant serves Vic, Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 126,325. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE.
The VIC wastewater treatment plant is located in Vic, within the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 126,325, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's scale implies compliance with these standards to protect the environment. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Ter River basin. The region's water resources are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The VIC plant discharges into the Ter River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Brava. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The VIC wastewater treatment plant is located in Vic, in the province of Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Carrer de Cantonigròs, Polígon Industrial Les Casasses, Vic, Osona, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08506.
The VIC plant serves a population equivalent of 126,325, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The VIC plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ter River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is located inland, more than 50 km from the coast.
The VIC plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants serving over 100,000 PE typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas. Tertiary treatment may be required for discharge into ecologically sensitive water bodies.
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