Overview
ZABALERA wastewater treatment plant serves Mutriku in Euskadi, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and serves a population of 6,962.
ZABALERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mutriku, within the Debabarrena region of Gipuzkoa, Euskadi, Spain. The plant serves a population of 6,962 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, indicating it is a small to medium-scale facility. As a Spanish plant, ZABALERA operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, suggesting its treated effluent likely discharges into a river or directly into the Bay of Biscay. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and comply with EU water quality standards. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and the downstream coastal waters.
Environmental context
ZABALERA's treated wastewater likely discharges into a local river that flows into the Bay of Biscay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the bay.
Frequently asked questions
ZABALERA is located in Mutriku, in the Debabarrena region of Gipuzkoa, Euskadi, Spain.
ZABALERA serves a population of 6,962 people in the Mutriku area.
ZABALERA likely discharges treated effluent into a local river that flows into the Bay of Biscay, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Spanish plant serving over 2,000 people, ZABALERA falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
In Spain, plants serving populations of 6,000-10,000 typically provide secondary biological treatment, as required by the EU directive, to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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