ALBAIDA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Albaida, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

ALBAIDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Albaida, a municipality in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The facility serves a population of around 18,470 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a Spanish treatment plant, ALBAIDA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with national implementation of this directive, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream water bodies, including rivers and coastal areas, by reducing pollutant loads and protecting aquatic life.

ALBAIDA's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Júcar River basin, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine and freshwater ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal environment.