CARLET, Carlet | Spain Wastewater

Overview

CARLET wastewater treatment plant serves Carlet, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 37,439 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The CARLET wastewater treatment plant is located in Carlet, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of 37,439, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. And the plant's treatment processes are expected to meet the required standards for inland discharge. Compliance is overseen by the relevant Spanish water authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of the region's waterways, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the river, reducing the risk of eutrophication in coastal waters.

Frequently asked questions

The CARLET plant is located in Carlet, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, at the address Camí d'Alzira, Polígono Industrial la Creu.

The plant serves a population of 37,439, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Júcar River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.

Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment due to its population size. Compliance is enforced by Spanish water authorities.

In Spain, plants serving this population typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.