ETAR Norte, Leiria, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tofixe
N 39° 53.709 W 008° 54.606
29S E 507685 N 4416123
This is the main and biggest WWTP in the region.
Waymark Code: WMH3F5
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/15/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
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This is the biggest and more important WWTP of the region.
It's operated by a company owned by 5 municipalities of this area.
It took 2 years to complete the construction.
The treated efluent is released to the River Lis.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 38.000.000 Liters/day average flow

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
The process includes decantation and activated sludge.


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: After drying, the biosolids are sold as Class B

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

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Operated by a Regional District owned company

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

How is the facility governed?: Not listed

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