Overview
CAZORLA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cazorla in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 14,872. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
The CAZORLA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cazorla, within the province of Jaén in Andalucía, Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 14,872, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland community situated in the Sierra de Cazorla mountain range. 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 15,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in ecologically valuable regions like the Sierra de Cazorla. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Guadalquivir River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Sierra de Cazorla is a ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. The plant's operation helps protect the downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The CAZORLA plant discharges into a tributary of the Guadalquivir River, which flows through Andalucía to the Atlantic Ocean. The Sierra de Cazorla region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor. The Guadalquivir basin is a key agricultural and ecological zone, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The CAZORLA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cazorla, in the province of Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. The address is A-6204, Cazorla, Jaén, Andalucía, 23470, España.
The CAZORLA wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 14,872, which classifies it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the CAZORLA plant is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Guadalquivir River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
The CAZORLA 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 15,000. Additional treatment may be required if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates at least secondary treatment. In ecologically sensitive areas like the Sierra de Cazorla, more advanced treatment may be required to protect water quality.
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