Overview
AGUILAR DE CAMPOO wastewater treatment plant serves Aguilar de Campoo in Castilla y León, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,000 residents under EU regulatory standards.
AGUILAR DE CAMPOO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Polígono Molino Fontaneda area of Aguilar de Campoo, Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classifications. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pisuerga River basin, which flows through the region and eventually joins the Duero River. The Duero River drains into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto, Portugal. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pisuerga River basin, a tributary of the Duero River. The Duero flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for fish species such as barbel and trout. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution that could affect downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Polígono Molino Fontaneda area of Aguilar de Campoo, in the province of Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Pisuerga River basin, which flows into the Duero River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving about 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 people typically require secondary biological treatment. If the discharge enters a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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