ALCALA DE XIVERT ALCOSSEBRE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alcalà de Xivert, Spain

ALCALA DE XIVERT ALCOSSEBRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alcalà de Xivert, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,335, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classifications. As a plant in Spain, it 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 that the plant meets standards for effluent quality before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain into the Mediterranean, supporting marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and the ecological health of the region's beaches and marine habitats.

The plant is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Comunitat Valenciana region. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local streams or direct outfall. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality.