Overview
ATALERREKA wastewater treatment plant serves Basaburua, Navarra, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
ATALERREKA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Basaburua, within the province of Navarra, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 7,517 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale for local treatment needs. As a Spanish facility, ATALERREKA 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 appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Ebro River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This contributes to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
ATALERREKA is situated in the Navarra region, within the Ebro River basin. The treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that feed the Ebro River, which discharges into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for ecological balance and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ATALERREKA is located in Basaburua, in the province of Navarra, Spain. Its address is Igoako bidea, Ola, Basaburua, Larraun-Leitzaldea, Navarra, 31866.
The plant serves approximately 7,517 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses within the Ebro River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, ATALERREKA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where more stringent treatment may be needed.
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