Overview
ALTEA TOIX MASCARAT is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Altea, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving 4,421 people. It discharges 116.64 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ALTEA TOIX MASCARAT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Altea, a coastal town in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 4,421 and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day and currently discharges 116.64 m³/day of treated effluent. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Mediterranean Sea, the plant's discharge is subject to stringent regulations under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's performance is monitored to ensure compliance with environmental standards, protecting the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Costa Blanca. The treated wastewater from ALTEA TOIX MASCARAT ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the coastal waters and beaches of Altea, supporting tourism and marine biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Altea, a coastal area known for its beaches and marine habitats. The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with high ecological sensitivity, where nutrient inputs can lead to eutrophication. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients, protecting the local marine environment and supporting the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Frequently asked questions
ALTEA TOIX MASCARAT is located in Altea, a coastal town in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves the Mascarat and Campomanes urbanizations.
The plant serves a population of 4,421 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for such discharges.
The plant protects the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Altea. While no specific river is named, the plant prevents untreated wastewater from reaching the sea, preserving water quality for marine life and recreation.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 must have secondary treatment. ALTEA TOIX MASCARAT, serving 4,421 people, complies with this requirement. Coastal discharges are subject to additional monitoring to protect sensitive marine areas.
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