BLANCA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Blanca, Región de Murcia, Spain

The BLANCA wastewater treatment plant is located in the Barrio del Café district of Blanca, a town in the Vega Alta del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,264 residents and has a designed capacity of 13,300 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 718.15 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is consistent with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The treated water is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows through the Vega Alta del Segura region. The Segura River ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura Delta. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the river's ecological health and supports downstream water quality for irrigation and biodiversity.

The BLANCA plant discharges into the Segura River, which flows through the Vega Alta del Segura region in southeastern Spain. The river is a vital water resource for agriculture and supports diverse aquatic life. Downstream, the Segura River reaches the Mediterranean Sea, where its delta provides important habitat for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the river's ecological balance.