Overview
The Badajoz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 160,000 people in Extremadura, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Badajoz wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in La Granadilla, Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 160,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary biological treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows southwest through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River is a vital ecological corridor supporting fish species and migratory birds. Downstream, the river passes through the Guadiana International Natural Park, an ecologically sensitive area that relies on good water quality to sustain its biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Granadilla, Badajoz, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 160,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 150,000 people must provide at least secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also required.
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