ADEMUZ Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ademuz, Comunitat Valenciana

The ADEMUZ wastewater treatment plant is located in Ademuz, a town in the comarca of El Rincón de Ademuz, within the province of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 4,752 residents and is designed to handle a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Turia River basin. The Turia River flows eastward through Valencia and into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Turia River and downstream coastal waters from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.

The ADEMUZ plant discharges into the Turia River basin, which flows through the province of Valencia and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near the city of Valencia. The Turia River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the river and coastal waters.