Overview
CAMARENA ARCICOLLAR CAMARENILLA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Camarenilla, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,939 residents.
CAMARENA ARCICOLLAR CAMARENILLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camarenilla, within the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 4,939 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, depending on the sensitivity of the discharge area. The plant operates within Spain's national water management framework, overseen by regional authorities in Castilla-La Mancha. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is one of the Iberian Peninsula's major rivers, flowing westward into Portugal and discharging into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The Tagus estuary is an ecologically sensitive area, hosting important bird populations and fish species. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Camarenilla, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 4,939 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Tagus River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.
Nearby plants