Overview
ALMENDRALEJO wastewater treatment plant serves Almendralejo in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 35,435 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The ALMENDRALEJO wastewater treatment plant is located in Almendralejo, a city in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 35,435 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The plant operates within this regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with Spanish and EU water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats and the Atlantic coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The ALMENDRALEJO plant is located in Almendralejo, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 35,435 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Guadiana River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential for more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards in sensitive catchments.
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