Overview
Binéfar wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Binéfar in Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population equivalent of approximately 60,776 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Binéfar wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Binéfar, in the province of Huesca, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 60,776, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this semi-arid region of northeastern Spain.
Environmental context
The Binéfar plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Binéfar wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Binéfar, in the province of Huesca, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 60,776, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility serving over 10,000 population equivalent, the Binéfar plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those affecting the Mediterranean coast, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required.
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