ASPE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aspe, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

ASPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aspe, a municipality in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 29,659 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated along the Sendero del Río Tarafa, reflecting its integration into the local water management infrastructure. As a facility in Spain, ASPE operates within the framework of 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from ASPE is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Vinalopó River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and local ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health in the Vinalopó Medio area.

ASPE discharges into the Vinalopó River basin, which flows through the Comunitat Valenciana and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and wetlands that rely on good water quality. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and dependence on water resources for both human use and biodiversity.