Overview
BALAGUER wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Balaguer in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 16,423. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BALAGUER wastewater treatment plant is located in the Polígon Industrial Campllong area of Balaguer, in the province of Noguera, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 16,423, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Segre River, a major tributary of the Ebro River. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Segre River basin, which flows into the Ebro River, one of Spain's largest rivers. The Ebro Delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse bird species and aquatic life. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important Mediterranean watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The BALAGUER plant is located in the Polígon Industrial Campllong area of Balaguer, in the province of Noguera, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 16,423, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Segre River and eventually the Ebro River, reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent in Spain typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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