XOVE PALMEIRO, Xove | Spain Wastewater

Overview

XOVE PALMEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant in Xove, Galicia, Spain, serving approximately 2,205 people. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.

XOVE PALMEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Xove, a municipality in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,205 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated near the coast of the Cantabrian Sea, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a small agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from XOVE PALMEIRO is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Cantabrian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream marine environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Cantabrian Sea via local streams and rivers in the A Mariña Occidental region of Galicia. This coastal area is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine species and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and seabirds. The watershed is part of the larger Atlantic basin, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

XOVE PALMEIRO is located in Xove, a municipality in the province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The plant is situated near the Cantabrian Sea coast.

The plant serves approximately 2,205 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Cantabrian Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean basin.

As a small agglomeration in Spain, XOVE PALMEIRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters.

For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required under EU directives. Plants of this scale often use biological treatment processes to meet effluent quality standards.