ALMOGUERA DRIEBES MAZUECOS ALBARES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Almoguera, Spain

ALMOGUERA DRIEBES MAZUECOS ALBARES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Almoguera, in the province of Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,400, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal, ensuring high-quality effluent that minimizes environmental impact. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the most important river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption.

The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus supports a variety of fish species, including the endangered European eel, and its estuary is a critical habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.