Overview
ALMORADI wastewater treatment plant serves Almoradí, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 37,117. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The ALMORADI wastewater treatment plant is located in Almoradí, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of approximately 37,117, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. As a Spanish facility, ALMORADI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Spain has implemented this directive through national legislation, requiring compliance with effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's operational status and treatment level are consistent with regulatory expectations for medium-sized communities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the marine environment of the Costa Blanca.
Environmental context
The ALMORADI plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This coastal area supports important wetland ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the lower Segura River and preventing nutrient enrichment in the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The ALMORADI plant is located in Almoradí, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Segura River basin.
The plant serves a population of approximately 37,117, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge is regulated under Spanish and EU water quality standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent. Spain enforces this through national legislation.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Almoradí, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes such as activated sludge. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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