Overview
Calasparra wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Calasparra in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 35,683 under EU regulatory standards.
The Calasparra wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Calasparra, within the Noroeste comarca of the Region de Murcia, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 35,683, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Segura River basin. The Segura River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Segura watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows through southeastern Spain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura River supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for native fish species such as the Aphanius iberus. Downstream ecosystems depend on adequate wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Calasparra, in the Noroeste comarca of the Region de Murcia, Spain, along the Pr-mu 70 road.
The plant serves approximately 35,683 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Segura River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean 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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Mediterranean Sea from eutrophication.
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