ACEUCHAL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aceuchal, Extremadura, Spain

ACEUCHAL is a wastewater treatment plant located near Aceuchal in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,100 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and European Union regulations. The plant is situated in the Tierra de Barros region, an area known for its agricultural activity. As a Spanish wastewater treatment facility, ACEUCHAL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures that appropriate standards are met. The treated effluent from ACEUCHAL is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both agricultural water reuse and the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.

ACEUCHAL's treated wastewater discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this semi-arid climate, where water scarcity and nutrient pollution are key environmental concerns.