Overview
Aliaguilla wastewater treatment plant serves the small municipality of Aliaguilla in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,500.
The Aliaguilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Aliaguilla, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain. This facility serves a small population of approximately 1,500 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. As a secondary treatment plant, Aliaguilla meets the standard requirements under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller communities like Aliaguilla, appropriate treatment is still required to protect local water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use along its course. Proper treatment at Aliaguilla helps maintain water quality in this important basin.
Environmental context
The Aliaguilla plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Aliaguilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Aliaguilla, in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 residents in the small rural community of Aliaguilla.
The Aliaguilla plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is required for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. While Aliaguilla serves fewer than 2,000, the plant still meets secondary treatment standards to protect local water quality.
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River is an important water resource for the region.
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