Overview
ALISEDA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Aliseda in Extremadura, Spain, with a population of approximately 5,700. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ALISEDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aliseda, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 5,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Calle Iglesia, Aliseda, Cáceres, Extremadura. As a Spanish facility, ALISEDA operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires appropriate treatment to meet receiving water quality standards. The plant is expected to comply with secondary treatment standards as a minimum. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing westward through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a role in protecting the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ALISEDA enters the local watercourse, which is part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Downstream, the river flows through the Alentejo region of Portugal before reaching the Tagus Estuary, a vital wetland area that supports migratory birds and marine species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
ALISEDA is located at Calle Iglesia in Aliseda, a municipality in the province of Caceres, Extremadura, Spain.
ALISEDA serves approximately 5,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean.
ALISEDA operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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