ETAR de Frielas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RuiJSDuarte
N 38° 49.165 W 009° 08.920
29S E 487093 N 4296748
The Frielas WWTP, located in the parish of the same name, is the key piece in the recovery process of the river Trancão and came into operation in 1999.
Waymark Code: WMD3TA
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
Views: 5

It is one of the most modern of Portugal, by incorporating cutting-edge technologies: biofilter and ultraviolet treatment. It is responsible for sewage treatment for a vast area stretching from Brandoa (Amadora) Vila Franca de Xira, or receives an amount of 40 000m ³ of water equivalent to those produced by 700 000 inhabitants, which gives an average 2 million liters / hour.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 40 000m³ day average, around 2 milhões de liters per hour.

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Biofilters and UV treatment.


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Landfilled

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Ultra-violet radiation

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Loures SMAS

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

How is the facility governed?: Not listed

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