Overview
BUNOL ALBORACHE is a wastewater treatment plant in Alborache, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of approximately 38,944. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BUNOL ALBORACHE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alborache, within the La Hoya de Buñol region of Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 38,944, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location inland, away from the coast, shapes its operational and environmental context. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Spain, BUNOL ALBORACHE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from BUNOL ALBORACHE is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems and agricultural water use. Its operation helps maintain the ecological balance of the Júcar River basin, which is vital for biodiversity and human activities in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and the ecological health of the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
BUNOL ALBORACHE is located in Alborache, in the La Hoya de Buñol region of Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 38,944 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for this population tier.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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