Overview
Carrizosa wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Carrizosa in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,749.
The Carrizosa wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Carrizosa, in the province of Ciudad Real, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This facility serves a population of around 1,749 residents, reflecting the scale of a small agglomeration in a rural inland setting. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, ensuring organic matter and suspended solids are effectively reduced before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through the La Mancha plain and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, a major watercourse in central Spain that flows through the La Mancha region and into Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management crucial for sustaining both agricultural irrigation and natural habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Carrizosa wastewater treatment plant is located on the road from Carrizosa to Alhambra, in the municipality of Carrizosa, province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,749 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before the treated water is discharged into the environment.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, a vital water resource in the semi-arid La Mancha region. Proper treatment helps protect water quality for downstream ecosystems and agricultural use.
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