Overview
ALGORFA BENEJUzAR wastewater treatment plant serves Almoradí in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,973 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ALGORFA BENEJUzAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Almoradí, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,973, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Vega Baja del Segura area, a region known for its agricultural activity and proximity to the Segura River. 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's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Compliance with the directive ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for irrigation in the region. Proper treatment helps protect the downstream coastal environment and the Mar Menor lagoon, a sensitive ecological area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River, which flows through the Vega Baja del Segura region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura River basin supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for various fish and bird species. Downstream, the coastal area includes the Mar Menor, a large coastal lagoon of ecological significance. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ALGORFA BENEJUzAR is located in Almoradí, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Segura River.
The plant serves approximately 10,973 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Segura River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
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 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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