Overview
AZUAGA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Azuaga in Extremadura, Spain. It handles a population of approximately 17,500 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The AZUAGA wastewater treatment plant is located in Azuaga, a town in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 17,500, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its inland location places it within the Guadiana river basin, which drains into the Gulf of Cádiz. As a Spanish plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, AZUAGA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from AZUAGA is discharged into local watercourses that eventually feed into the Guadiana River. The Guadiana is a major Iberian river that flows through Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of this river system and the downstream environment, including the Guadiana estuary and the Gulf of Cádiz.
Environmental context
AZUAGA's treated wastewater enters the Guadiana River basin, which flows southwest through Extremadura and into Portugal before reaching the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for both local biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The AZUAGA plant is located in Azuaga, a town in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Castillo Miramontes, Plazoleta de San Blas, Azuaga.
The plant serves approximately 17,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadiana River, which eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, AZUAGA operates 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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary.
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