Overview
ALGEMESI ALBALAT is a wastewater treatment plant serving Algemesí in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It handles a population of 41,885 and is located near the coast.
ALGEMESI ALBALAT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Algemesí, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of 41,885, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Júcar River basin or nearby watercourses, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Albufera lagoon and coastal wetlands. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive coastal and lagoon ecosystems downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ALGEMESI ALBALAT is located on the Carretera d'Algemesí a Albalat de la Ribera in Algemesí, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 41,885, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Albufera lagoon.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.
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