Overview
BRENES wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,000 people in Brenes, Andalucía, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
BRENES wastewater treatment plant is located in Brenes, a municipality in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its address in the Polígono Industrial El Gran Poder-Pelagatos indicates proximity to industrial zones, which may influence influent characteristics. As a Spanish facility, BRENES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, transposed into national law via Royal Decree 509/1996 and subsequent amendments. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. Andalucía's water management is overseen by the Junta de Andalucía and regional water authorities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Guadalquivir River, which flows through Seville and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The Guadalquivir basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in its lower reaches and estuary. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this important river system and downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
BRENES is situated in the Guadalquivir River basin, one of Spain's major hydrological systems. The Guadalquivir flows southwest through Andalucía, passing Seville before reaching the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The lower Guadalquivir and its estuary host important habitats for migratory birds and fish species, including the endangered Iberian lynx in adjacent areas. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
BRENES is located in Brenes, a municipality in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is Calle Clavel, Polígono Industrial El Gran Poder-Pelagatos, 41310 Brenes.
The BRENES wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from BRENES likely discharges into a tributary of the Guadalquivir River, which flows through Seville and into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
BRENES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, transposed into Spanish law. For agglomerations of 12,000 people, secondary treatment is required, with potential for more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Spain, plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) as mandated by the EU UWWTD. Many also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Guadalquivir basin.
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