Overview
CABEZAS DE SAN JUAN LAS wastewater treatment plant serves Las Cabezas de San Juan in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 7,400. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CABEZAS DE SAN JUAN LAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Las Cabezas de San Juan, a municipality in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. Its location in the Guadalquivir basin places it within a region of agricultural and ecological importance. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the specific receiving water body. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the relevant local authority to ensure compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local hydrological network, ultimately contributing to the Guadalquivir River basin. This river system flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region, which is known for its wetlands and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. This watershed supports ecologically sensitive areas, including marshes and estuaries that are critical for migratory birds and aquatic species. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences flow patterns, making consistent treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Las Cabezas de San Juan, a municipality in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is on the road from El Torbiscal to Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which flows into the Guadalquivir River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. In Spain, this is typically achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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