Overview
BENFERRI Y LA MURADA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Benferri in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,545 people with a designed capacity of 9,825 m³/day.
BENFERRI Y LA MURADA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Benferri, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,545 people and has a designed capacity of 9,825 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 570.59 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typically mandated for sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and intensive agriculture make water quality management crucial for both ecological health and human use. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water bodies from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the coastal zone, protecting seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Benferri, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the town of Orihuela.
The plant serves approximately 9,545 people in the Benferri area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Segura River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, transposed into Spanish law. For agglomerations of this size (around 10,000 people), secondary treatment is standard, but advanced treatment is required in sensitive catchments.
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