Overview
ALBERIC wastewater treatment plant serves Alberic in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 26,888. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ALBERIC wastewater treatment plant is located in Alberic, a municipality in the comarca of la Ribera Alta, within the province of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,888, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. The region's Mediterranean climate influences seasonal flow variations, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The ALBERIC plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation in the fertile Ribera Alta region. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that benefit from controlled nutrient and pollutant loads, maintaining ecological balance in the Mediterranean coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The ALBERIC plant is located in Alberic, in the comarca of la Ribera Alta, province of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,888, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge is regulated under Spanish and EU water quality standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by Spanish authorities.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant's design capacity of 1.00 supports this population.
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