Overview
ALMASSORA wastewater treatment plant serves Borriana/Burriana in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 49,708. The plant is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standa
ALMASSORA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Borriana (also known as Burriana) in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 49,708, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, ALMASSORA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Comunitat Valenciana region features a semi-arid climate with coastal wetlands and agricultural areas, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both marine ecosystems and irrigation water quality. The plant contributes to maintaining the ecological health of the nearby coastal zone and supporting sustainable water use in the region.
Environmental context
The ALMASSORA plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Castellón. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of a region with important coastal wetlands and agricultural irrigation networks. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats from pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The ALMASSORA plant is located in Borriana (also known as Burriana), in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its address is Camí de la Cantera de Vora Riu, Borriana/Burriana, la Plana Baixa, Castelló/Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, 12550.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 49,708 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent from ALMASSORA is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge can affect coastal water quality.
As a Spanish facility, ALMASSORA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Many plants in Spain also incorporate nutrient removal to meet requirements for sensitive areas, especially those discharging near coastal zones or into the Mediterranean.
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