Overview
ALBA DE TORMES wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Alba de Tormes in Castilla y León, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,600 people.
The ALBA DE TORMES wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Alba de Tormes, within the province of Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,600 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification standards. As a Spanish wastewater 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tormes River, a tributary of the Duero River. The Duero River flows westward through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Tormes River, a tributary of the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows through Spain and Portugal, eventually discharging into the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish species such as barbel and trout. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alba de Tormes, in the province of Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 8,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Tormes River, a tributary of the Duero River.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more stringent treatment may be needed.
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