Overview
Calanda wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Calanda in Aragón, Spain. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,558 people.
The Calanda wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Calanda, within the Bajo Aragón region of Aragón, Spain. It serves a population of around 5,558 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important water source for agriculture in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Calanda wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Calanda, in the Bajo Aragón region of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 5,558 residents of Calanda and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ebro River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant 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 required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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