Overview
Campanario wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Campanario in Extremadura, Spain, with a population of approximately 9,200. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Campanario wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Campanario, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of around 9,200, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean), supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. Downstream, the river forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The Campanario wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Campanario, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Guadiana River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 9,200 people (medium agglomeration) are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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