Overview
ALJARAFE GUADIAMAR AZNA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Aznalcázar, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 23,711 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ALJARAFE GUADIAMAR AZNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aznalcázar, a municipality in the province of Seville, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 23,711, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadalquivir River basin. This river flows through Andalucía and empties into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The surrounding area is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities dependent on water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows through Andalucía and into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes the Doñana wetlands, a critical habitat for migratory birds and diverse species. The plant's operations are important for protecting this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aznalcázar, a municipality in the province of Seville, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 23,711 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Guadalquivir River basin. The river flows into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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