Overview
CANALS wastewater treatment plant serves Canals in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 63,967 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
The CANALS wastewater treatment plant is located in Canals, a municipality in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 63,967, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into non-sensitive areas. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified; typical capacities for this population tier range from 10,000 to 20,000 m³/day. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin or adjacent coastal systems. The Comunitat Valenciana region features a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting agricultural reuse where applicable.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Júcar or a local rambla (ephemeral stream). Downstream ecosystems include coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the region's tourism and fishing economies.
Frequently asked questions
The CANALS wastewater treatment plant is located in Canals, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain, within the Júcar River basin.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 63,967, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Júcar River system.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 PE, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations discharging into non-sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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