Overview
AINZONBORJAMALEJAN wastewater treatment plant serves Borja, Aragón, Spain, with a population equivalent of 29,047. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AINZONBORJAMALEJAN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Borja, within the Campo de Borja region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 29,047, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation in the region. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecological health downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Ebro River basin, a major hydrological system in northeastern Spain that drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and drinking water. The Mediterranean coastal zone near the Ebro Delta is ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory birds and marine species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Borja, in the Campo de Borja region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. Its address is ZP-5309, Fréscano, Borja, Zaragoza, Aragón, 50562.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 29,047, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network, which flows into the Ebro River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 29,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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