Overview
BELL LLOC D URGELL wastewater treatment plant serves els Alamús in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 1,529 people.
BELL LLOC D URGELL is a wastewater treatment plant located in els Alamús, a municipality in the Segrià comarca of Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 1,529 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility in Spain, 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 directive aims to protect water quality across the European Union, and Spanish authorities implement it through national legislation and regional oversight in Catalunya. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities in the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water in northeastern Spain. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in els Alamús, a municipality in the Segrià comarca of Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,529 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ebro River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
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 directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. For smaller agglomerations like this one, appropriate treatment is required to protect receiving waters.
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