Overview
ALHAMA DE ALMERIA wastewater treatment plant serves Alhabia, Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,581.
The ALHAMA DE ALMERIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Alhabia, Almería, within the Andalucía region of Spain. It serves a population of 13,581, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. As a Spanish facility, it 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, and it is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a river system that flows through the Almería region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alhabia, Almería, in the Andalucía region of Spain, at A-1075, Pago de los Nietos.
The plant serves a population of 13,581, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local river system that flows to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting downstream water quality.
As a Spanish facility serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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