Overview
ARROYO EL PLANTIO wastewater treatment plant serves Majadahonda, Spain, in the Comunidad de Madrid. It treats wastewater for approximately 78,238 people under EU regulatory standards.
ARROYO EL PLANTIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Majadahonda, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 78,238 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification. Its location near the M-509 road places it within the urban periphery of Madrid, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As a plant operating in Spain, which is a member of the European Union, ARROYO EL PLANTIO is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are aligned with these regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with EU standards. The treated effluent from ARROYO EL PLANTIO is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain 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, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the ecological health of this basin by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, particularly in the context of Madrid's urban runoff and industrial inputs.
Frequently asked questions
ARROYO EL PLANTIO is located in Majadahonda, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. Its address is M-509, Majadahonda, 28231.
The plant serves approximately 78,238 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tagus River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Tagus River basin.
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