Overview
ALFARO wastewater treatment plant serves Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain, with a population of 38,500. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
The ALFARO wastewater treatment plant is located in Alfaro, a municipality in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 38,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated inland, the facility plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a plant in Spain, ALFARO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from ALFARO is discharged into the Ebro River basin, which flows through La Rioja and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. This delta is an ecologically important area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operation is crucial for maintaining the health of the Ebro River and its downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The ALFARO plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea through the Ebro Delta. The delta is a vital ecological zone supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The ALFARO plant is located at Avenida de Navarra, Alfaro, La Rioja, 26540, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 38,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ebro River basin, which flows through La Rioja and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta.
As a Spanish plant, ALFARO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are classified as medium agglomerations and must provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be required.
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