Overview
CAUDETE wastewater treatment plant serves Villena in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 9,335. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomera
The CAUDETE wastewater treatment plant is located near Villena in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 9,335, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Mediterranean coast, and treats municipal wastewater from the surrounding area. As a facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, CAUDETE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's operational status and permit information are also not disclosed. The treated effluent from CAUDETE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Vinalopó River basin. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate, and the receiving water bodies support agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and biodiversity in this water-scarce area.
Environmental context
The CAUDETE plant discharges into the Vinalopó River basin, which flows through the Comunitat Valenciana and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Santa Pola. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and coastal wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the river and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The CAUDETE wastewater treatment plant is located near Villena in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain, approximately 50 km inland from the Mediterranean coast.
The CAUDETE plant serves a population equivalent of 9,335, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent from the CAUDETE plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Vinalopó River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, CAUDETE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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