Overview
BURGUILLOS DEL CERRO wastewater treatment plant serves Burguillos del Cerro in Extremadura, Spain. It handles a population of 7,100 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The BURGUILLOS DEL CERRO wastewater treatment plant is located in Burguillos del Cerro, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For settlements with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary based on local environmental conditions and receiving water sensitivity. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows southwest through Extremadura and Andalusia before reaching the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, and proper wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining water quality in this semi-arid climate.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local tributaries of the Guadiana River, one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula. The Guadiana flows through Extremadura and Andalusia, eventually discharging into the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including endemic fish species, and its estuary is an important area for migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal droughts makes water quality management critical for both ecological and agricultural uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Burguillos del Cerro, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 7,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Guadiana River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, though specific processes may include activated sludge or biological filtration depending on local conditions.
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