Overview
VILA SECA I SALOU wastewater treatment plant serves Vila-seca and Salou in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and a population equivalent of 93,270.
The VILA SECA I SALOU wastewater treatment plant is located in Vila-seca, within the Tarragonès comarca of Catalunya, Spain. It serves the municipalities of Vila-seca and Salou, with a population equivalent of 93,270, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, less than 50 km from the sea. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive coastal area, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important tourist destination, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal region of Tarragona, within the drainage basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body is likely the Mediterranean Sea, which supports ecologically sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reefs. The area is also a popular tourist destination, with beaches and coastal ecosystems that depend on high water quality. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vila-seca, in the Tarragonès comarca of Catalunya, Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 93,270, covering the municipalities of Vila-seca and Salou.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse, supporting the coastal environment.
As a large agglomeration (>10,000 PE) in a coastal sensitive area, the plant is required to provide tertiary treatment under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC) to protect marine waters.
For large agglomerations in Spain, especially in coastal tourist areas, advanced secondary or tertiary treatment is standard to meet EU standards and protect bathing waters.
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