Overview
ALCANTARA wastewater treatment plant serves Alcántara, Extremadura, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,600.
The ALCANTARA wastewater treatment plant is located in Alcántara, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 4,600 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant 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 directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, which aligns with the plant's capacity of 4,600 PE. The plant's discharge volume is 833.74 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately contributing to the Tagus River basin, which flows westward through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Extremadura region is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper wastewater treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula and supports a variety of aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The surrounding Extremadura region features important wetlands and reservoirs that rely on good water quality for ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The ALCANTARA plant is located in Alcántara, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Calle de la Muralla, Poblado Permanente de Hidroeléctrica Española.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,600 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for communities of this size under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from the plant flows into the Tagus River basin, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus is a major river in Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse ecosystems.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 PE) in Spain, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant's secondary treatment level aligns with these requirements.
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