Overview
CACERES wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain, with a population of 125,800. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CACERES wastewater treatment plant is located in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, serving a population of 125,800. As a large agglomeration under EU classification, the plant is subject to stringent regulatory requirements to protect water quality. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent over 100,000 must provide secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes align with these standards to ensure compliance with European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological health of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The CACERES plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems, which flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, at Carretera de la depuradora, Cáceres, 10004.
The plant serves a population of 125,800, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Tagus River basin, eventually flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 100,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants of this scale are required to provide at least secondary treatment, and often tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients.
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