Overview
Alcalá de la Selva wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality in Aragón, Spain, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting environmental protection in the region.
The Alcalá de la Selva wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Alcalá de la Selva, within the province of Teruel in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,526 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this inland community. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,800 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of about 458 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Ebro River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both ecological health and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Ebro River basin, one of Spain's major river systems. The Ebro River flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and agricultural activities along its course. The region's mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the local hydrology, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alcalá de la Selva, a municipality in the province of Teruel, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 2,526 residents of Alcalá de la Selva and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required.
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