CALAHONDA CARCHUNA, Motril | Spain Wastewater

Overview

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA wastewater treatment plant serves the Motril area in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 8,731. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carchuna, Motril, within the Comarca de la Costa Granadina in Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,731 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal location within 50 km of the sea means the plant's effluent must meet stringent standards to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Alboran Sea.

Environmental context

The plant is situated in the coastal region of Granada, near the Mediterranean Sea. Its discharge likely flows into the Alboran Sea, a biodiverse marine area that supports fisheries and migratory species. The proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect sensitive marine habitats.

Frequently asked questions

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA is located in Carchuna, Motril, in the province of Granada, Andalucía, Spain.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,731 people.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Alboran Sea.

As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas.