Overview
BENIEL wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Beniel in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The BENIEL wastewater treatment plant is located in Beniel, a municipality within the Área Metropolitana de Murcia in the Región de Murcia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,172 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The Segura River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The BENIEL plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura River is a key watercourse in southeastern Spain, supporting irrigated agriculture and providing habitat for native fish species. The Mediterranean coastal zone near the river mouth is ecologically sensitive, hosting seagrass meadows and important nursery areas for marine life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The BENIEL plant is located in Beniel, a municipality in the Área Metropolitana de Murcia, Región de Murcia, Spain. Its address is Camino del Horcajo, Brazal de Pollos, La Huerta, Beniel.
The plant serves approximately 14,172 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge supports the local water cycle and agricultural water supply.
As a Spanish facility, the BENIEL plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Many Spanish plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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