Overview
Xinzo de Limia wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,410 people in Galicia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Xinzo de Limia wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Xinzo de Limia, in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of around 14,410 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Limia River, which flows through the region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Miño River. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Limia basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Limia River, a tributary of the Miño River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the border between Spain and Portugal. The Limia basin supports a variety of freshwater species and is important for regional agriculture. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, preventing nutrient enrichment and safeguarding downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xinzo de Limia, a municipality in the province of Ourense, Galicia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,410 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Limia River, which flows into the Miño River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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