Overview
Albacete wastewater treatment plant serves over 250,000 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Albacete wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 253,419, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a large agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's scale implies compliance with these stringent European standards. The treated effluent from the Albacete plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the semi-arid climate of Castilla-La Mancha.
Environmental context
The Albacete plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream ecosystems and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Albacete wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is Camino de Albacete a Casa de la Balsa, San Antonio Abad, Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, 02080.
The treated wastewater from the Albacete plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Albacete plant helps protect the water quality of the Júcar River basin, which includes the Júcar River and its tributaries. This basin is vital for regional water supply and ecosystems.
As a large agglomeration serving over 250,000 people, the Albacete plant is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for all such agglomerations, and possibly tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Spain, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or biological filtration. They must comply with EU directives, which may also require nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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