Etar de Porto Dinheiro, Lourinhã, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
N 39° 12.647 W 009° 20.270
29S E 470833 N 4340222
Porto Dinheiro Wastewater treatment facility.
Waymark Code: WMC1RX
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 07/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
Views: 4

Porto Dinheiro wastewater facilities was built by Águas do Oeste and was concluded in 2004.
It was designed to serve a population of 3.000 inhabitants with a flow of wastewaters of 647 m3/day without human intervention.
Aguas do Oeste is a company formed to serve the Municipalities of the Oeste region (West) and it´s shareholders are: Aguas de Portugal, The Oeste municipalities association and the cities of Alcobaça, Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, Azambuja, Bombarral, Cadaval, Caldas da Rainha, Lourinhã, Nazaré, Óbidos, Peniche, Rio Maior, Sobral de Monte Agraço and Torres Vedras.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 647 m3 / 647.000 Liters / 170.919 gal

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Trickling Filters


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Hauled to another location

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Cholrination

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Aguas do Oeste

How is the facility governed?: Facilities are run by "Aguas do Oeste", a company with 5 members Administration

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.
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