Overview
The ALGUAZAS wastewater treatment plant in Alguazas, Región de Murcia, Spain, is closed. It served a population of 21,327 and is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
The ALGUAZAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Alguazas, a municipality in the Vega Media del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain. The plant served a population of 21,327 before its closure. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the Mediterranean coast. As a closed facility, the plant no longer operates. During its operational phase, it would have been subject to the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent). Alguazas lies within the Segura River basin. The Segura River flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Mar Menor coastal lagoon, an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's closure means that wastewater from Alguazas is likely now treated at another facility in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Segura River basin, which drains into the Mar Menor, a large coastal lagoon on the Mediterranean Sea. The Mar Menor is a hypersaline lagoon of high ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The Segura River and its tributaries are subject to pressures from agriculture and urban development, making wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The ALGUAZAS plant is located in Alguazas, a municipality in the Vega Media del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain.
The plant served a population of 21,327 before its closure.
It may have been decommissioned or replaced by a newer facility.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it would have been regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of that size.
The plant is in the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mar Menor coastal lagoon, a sensitive ecosystem. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity in the lagoon.
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