Overview
ALOVERA wastewater treatment plant serves Alovera, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with a population of 9,184. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.
The ALOVERA wastewater treatment plant is located in Alovera, a municipality in the province of Guadalajara, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,184 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Spain, it operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the ALOVERA plant 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, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this basin, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The ALOVERA plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture, industry, and urban supply. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream habitats and the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The ALOVERA plant is located in Alovera, a municipality in the province of Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is Avenida de España, Alovera, Guadalajara, 19208.
The plant serves approximately 9,184 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which flows into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant protects the Tagus River basin, one of the most important river systems in Spain and Portugal. It helps maintain water quality for aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. This ensures compliance with European water quality standards.
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