Overview
Burriana wastewater treatment plant serves Borriana/Burriana in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and serves a population of 58,559.
The Burriana wastewater treatment plant is situated in Borriana/Burriana, a coastal municipality in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The facility serves a population of 58,559, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, which include coastal zones and water bodies subject to eutrophication, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along the Costa del Azahar.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Borriana. The receiving waters are part of the western Mediterranean basin, which supports seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird routes. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to coastal habitats and tourism-dependent beaches.
Frequently asked questions
The Burriana wastewater treatment plant is located in Borriana/Burriana, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its address is Camí de la Serratella, el Port de Borriana.
The Burriana WWTP serves a population of 58,559 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The Burriana plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. This is typical for coastal plants in the region.
As a Spanish plant, Burriana operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is mandatory under EU law. Given its coastal location, the plant may also be required to provide tertiary treatment to protect sensitive marine environments.
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