Overview
Benissa Senija wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Benissa in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,154.
The Benissa Senija wastewater treatment plant is located in Benissa, a municipality in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,154 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it within the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, Benissa Senija operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters or coastal areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Comunitat Valenciana region is known for its coastal tourism and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Benissa Senija plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Blanca. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for regional tourism and fishing. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality along the popular beaches of Benissa and nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
The Benissa Senija wastewater treatment plant is located at 22B, Camí del Tros de Cartagènia, Benissa, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain.
The plant serves a population of 8,154 residents in the municipality of Benissa and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Costa Blanca coastline.
As a Spanish plant, Benissa Senija operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 8,000 people are classified as small-to-medium agglomerations and typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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