Overview
BENITATXELL wastewater treatment plant serves el Poble Nou de Benitatxell in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,090 and discharges 447.60 m³/day of treated effluent.
BENITATXELL is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant located in el Poble Nou de Benitatxell (Benitachell), within the Marina Alta region of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,090 residents and handles a daily discharge volume of 447.60 m³, with a designed capacity of 2,550 m³/day. As a secondary treatment plant, BENITATXELL meets the minimum treatment requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in freshwater and estuarine areas, and Spain has implemented this through national regulations. The plant's capacity utilization appears moderate, allowing for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely reaching the Mediterranean Sea via small coastal streams or groundwater infiltration. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The Marina Alta region is known for its tourism and agriculture, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting bathing waters and supporting local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea catchment, likely via ephemeral streams or direct coastal outfall. The receiving waters support seagrass meadows and diverse marine life, which are sensitive to nutrient loading. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and eutrophication risks in this ecologically valuable coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in el Poble Nou de Benitatxell (Benitachell), in the Marina Alta comarca of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its address is on the Assagador road in the Els Calistros urbanization.
The plant serves approximately 4,090 residents of el Poble Nou de Benitatxell and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely via a coastal outfall or stream that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The discharge volume is 447.60 m³ per day.
BENITATXELL provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. The directive mandates secondary treatment for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality.
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