Overview
Alcalá del Valle wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations, treating wastewater before discharge into local water bodies.
The Alcalá del Valle wastewater treatment plant is located in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain, serving the municipality of Alcalá del Valle. With a population served of approximately 10,000, it is classified as a small agglomeration under EU standards. 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 plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with environmental objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadalete River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalete River basin, which flows through the province of Cádiz and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Cádiz. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive Mediterranean-climate region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alcalá del Valle, in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadalete River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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