Overview
CAMINOMORISCO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Caminomorisco in Extremadura, Spain, with secondary treatment for a population of 3,200. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the A
The CAMINOMORISCO wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Caminomorisco, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,200 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity of 4,400 cubic meters per day indicates the plant is sized to accommodate seasonal variations and future growth. The actual discharge volume of 580 cubic meters per day suggests current flows are well within capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Alagón River, a tributary of the Tagus River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the watershed, protecting downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that flows into the Alagón River, which is part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The local watershed supports Mediterranean riparian habitats and is home to species such as the Iberian endemic fish. Maintaining secondary treatment helps control nutrient loads and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Caminomorisco, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Camino de la Fuente, Aceña, Caminomorisco.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 residents of Caminomorisco and surrounding areas, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for communities of this size in Spain.
The treated effluent flows into a local stream that feeds the Alagón River, a tributary of the Tagus River. The Tagus River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use.
As a Spanish facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges. Compliance is overseen by regional authorities in Extremadura.
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