Overview
Benicassim wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 people in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Benicassim wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the province of Castellón, Spain, serving a population of about 25,000. As a coastal plant within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality and marine ecosystems. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this scale (10,000-150,000 population equivalent) are required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the health of coastal waters and supporting tourism and marine biodiversity in the region. The plant's operation is essential for maintaining compliance with EU water quality standards and safeguarding the local environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes the Mijares River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean near Benicassim. The coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Benicassim wastewater treatment plant is located in the province of Castellón, in the Valencian Community of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, corresponding to the urban agglomeration of Benicassim and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, following treatment that meets EU standards for coastal discharge.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and may require advanced treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Under EU regulations, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment with secondary settling). Coastal plants may also need nutrient removal to protect marine environments.
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