Overview
BOROX wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Borox in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,772 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BOROX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Borox, Toledo, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 2,772 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, BOROX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The ecological health of the Tagus basin is vital for numerous species and supports agricultural and urban water needs.
Environmental context
The BOROX plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for both ecological and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The BOROX plant is located at Calle de Mirasierra, Borox, Toledo, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 2,772 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from BOROX is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Tagus River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, BOROX is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required unless the area is designated as sensitive.
In Spain, wastewater treatment plants serving around 2,800 people generally employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients.
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