Overview
Balerma wastewater treatment plant serves the Balerma residential area in El Ejido, Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of approximately 10,047.
The Balerma wastewater treatment plant is situated in the Balerma residential area, part of the municipality of El Ejido in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. This facility serves a population of about 10,047 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's proximity to the Mediterranean coast (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal location underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect marine ecosystems and bathing waters in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Almería region of Andalucía, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. The treated wastewater likely flows into local ramblas (seasonal streams) that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters off Almería support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect seagrass meadows and other sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Balerma wastewater treatment plant is located in the Balerma residential area, part of the municipality of El Ejido in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain.
The Balerma plant serves approximately 10,047 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, so treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, Balerma operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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