Overview
ALMONACID DE TOLEDO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 5,000 people in Almonacid de Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It discharges 151.00 cubic meters of treated effluent, supporting local water quality.
ALMONACID DE TOLEDO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Almonacid de Toledo, within the province of Toledo in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural inland communities in central Spain. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The plant discharges 151.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, reflecting its modest service capacity. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, which flows westward through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River is a vital water resource for the region, supporting agriculture, ecosystems, and human use. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the river's water quality and downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters, makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
ALMONACID DE TOLEDO is located in the municipality of Almonacid de Toledo, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility is situated in the El Cercado area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is mandatory, and advanced treatment is often implemented in sensitive areas.
Nearby plants