Overview
CASPE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Caspe in Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 35,240 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The CASPE wastewater treatment plant is located in Caspe, a town in the province of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. Situated along the Ebro River basin, the facility serves a population of around 35,240 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, CASPE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from CASPE is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Ebro River, one of Spain's major rivers. The Ebro River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region, eventually draining into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
CASPE's treated wastewater discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through northeastern Spain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The Ebro River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and ecologically sensitive zones that benefit from regulated nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The CASPE plant is located in Caspe, in the province of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. Its address is Camino del Ramblar, Poblado de Pescadores, Caspe.
The plant serves approximately 35,240 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through Aragón and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. It helps protect the Ebro River and its downstream ecosystems.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 must provide secondary treatment. CASPE, serving 35,240 people, is required to meet this standard.
In Spain, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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