Overview
Algodonales wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Algodonales in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,700 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Algodonales wastewater treatment plant is located in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain, serving the town of Algodonales. With a population served of around 7,700, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadalete River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Cádiz. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to coastal wetlands and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Guadalete River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Cádiz. This coastal area supports important ecosystems, including wetlands and estuaries that provide habitat for migratory birds and marine species. The region is ecologically sensitive, and proper wastewater treatment is critical to protect water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Algodonales, a town in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain, along the A-2300 road.
The plant serves approximately 7,700 residents of Algodonales and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadalete River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean near the Bay of Cádiz.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment.
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