Overview
BEAS TRIGUEROS SJUAN wastewater treatment plant serves Trigueros in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BEAS TRIGUEROS SJUAN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trigueros, within the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,798, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and natural landscapes, with the Odiel and Tinto rivers nearby, both of which are ecologically significant for their unique estuarine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the province of Huelva, within the Guadalquivir basin region. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The downstream environment includes the Doñana area and the estuaries of the Odiel and Tinto rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. These water bodies are ecologically sensitive due to their unique brackish conditions and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Trigueros, in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is Sardinero, Trigueros, El Condado, Huelva, Andalucía, 21610.
The plant serves a population of approximately 26,798, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz, contributing to the regional hydrological network.
As a Spanish plant, it 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 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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