Overview
Carbonero el Mayor wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Carbonero el Mayor in Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,640 residents.
The Carbonero el Mayor wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Carbonero el Mayor, in the province of Segovia, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,640 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows westward through Spain and into Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecology.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Duero River basin. The Duero River is one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The river and its tributaries support a variety of fish species and provide habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is also used for irrigation and drinking water supply, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the municipality of Carbonero el Mayor, in the province of Segovia, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,640 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Duero River basin. The Duero River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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 and more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are typically required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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