Overview
ARCHENA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Archena in the Region of Murcia, Spain, with a population of approximately 33,176. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ARCHENA wastewater treatment plant is located in La Algaida, Archena, within the Valle de Ricote in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It serves a population of about 33,176, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows through Murcia and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River supports irrigated agriculture and diverse aquatic habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Segura River basin, a semi-arid region where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. The Segura River flows southeast into the Mediterranean Sea via the Mar Menor coastal lagoon, an ecologically sensitive area. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports the river's role in sustaining local biodiversity and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The ARCHENA wastewater treatment plant is located in La Algaida, Archena, in the Valle de Ricote, Region of Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 33,176 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge helps protect downstream water quality.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 33,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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