Overview
BELVER DE CINCA wastewater treatment plant serves Chalamera, Aragón, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 819, with a designed capacity of 2600 m³/day.
The BELVER DE CINCA wastewater treatment plant is located in Chalamera, within the Bajo Cinca / Baix Cinca comarca of Huesca, Aragón, Spain. It serves a small population of 819 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent. Its designed capacity of 2600 m³/day indicates adequate infrastructure for current and future loads. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River is one of Spain's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through northeastern Spain to the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro Delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse bird species and aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chalamera, in the Bajo Cinca / Baix Cinca comarca of Huesca, Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 819 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into national law. This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2600 m³/day, which is sufficient for its current population and allows for future growth.
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