Overview
ARGAMASILLA DE ALBA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Argamasilla de Alba in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 13,759 residents, operating under EU regulations.
ARGAMASILLA DE ALBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Argamasilla de Alba, a town in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 13,759 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. This river system supports agricultural irrigation and sustains diverse aquatic life in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Guadiana River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, a major watercourse in central Spain that flows westward into Portugal and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for fish and bird species. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the road from Argamasilla de Alba to Campo de Criptana, in the municipality of Argamasilla de Alba, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 13,759 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows through central Spain and into Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In Spain, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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