Overview
Benalup Casas Viejas wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Benalup-Casas Viejas in Andalusia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters and serves a population of 11,392.
The Benalup Casas Viejas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Benalup-Casas Viejas, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,392 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters. It is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea, given the region's coastal proximity. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment and downstream water quality in the Andalusian region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the La Janda region of Cádiz, near the coast of southern Spain. The treated wastewater likely discharges into a local river or stream that flows into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Benalup-Casas Viejas, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,392 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea, given the region's coastal proximity.
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 people typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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