Overview
CAMP DE TURIA I is a wastewater treatment plant serving l'Eliana, Valencia, Spain. It serves a population of 62,129 and operates under EU regulations for medium agglomerations.
CAMP DE TURIA I is a wastewater treatment plant located in l'Eliana, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of 62,129, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the local water authority. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, CAMP DE TURIA I is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar units), indicating a significant scale of operation. The treated effluent from CAMP DE TURIA I is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Turia River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the ecological health of the Turia River and the coastal waters of Valencia, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
CAMP DE TURIA I discharges into the Turia River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Turia River, which is vital for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
CAMP DE TURIA I is located in l'Eliana, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Turia River.
The plant serves a population of 62,129, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Turia River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. Compliance with EU standards ensures effective pollution control.
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