Overview
BURGOS wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Burgos in Castilla y León, Spain, with a population equivalent of 750,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BURGOS wastewater treatment plant is a major municipal facility serving the city of Burgos, located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. With a population served of 750,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. As a large-scale plant in Spain, BURGOS is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the ecological health of the Duero basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The BURGOS plant discharges into the Duero River basin, one of the largest watersheds in the Iberian Peninsula. The Duero River flows through diverse landscapes, including agricultural and urban areas, before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river, supporting fish populations and other aquatic species. The region's Mediterranean-continental climate, with seasonal droughts, makes efficient wastewater treatment essential for preserving river flows and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The BURGOS plant is located in Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Its address is Circunvalación de Burgos, Quintanadueñas, Burgos, 09197.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 750,000, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Spain, the EU directive mandates secondary biological treatment. In sensitive catchments like the Duero basin, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) is often required to protect water quality.
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