XOBRE POBRA DO CARAMINAL Wastewater Treatment Plant, A Pobra do Caramiñal, Galicia

XOBRE POBRA DO CARAMINAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in A Pobra do Caramiñal, a coastal town in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,323, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ría de Arousa, a coastal inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and migratory bird populations. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to safeguard the sensitive marine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Ría de Arousa, a large estuary on the Atlantic coast of Galicia. This water body is part of the Atlantic Ocean and supports a rich ecosystem, including commercially important shellfish fisheries and diverse bird species. The estuary is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for marine life and its proximity to coastal habitats.