Overview
CERVERA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Cervera in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,640. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations o
CERVERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cervera, a town in the comarca of Segarra, within the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,640, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location inland, away from the coast, influences its discharge and environmental management. As a Spanish facility, CERVERA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Ebro River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding agricultural and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
CERVERA's treated wastewater is discharged into a tributary of the Segre River, which flows into the Ebro River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and sustains diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both human use and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The CERVERA plant is located in Cervera, a town in the comarca of Segarra, in the autonomous community of Catalunya, Spain. Its address is Camí de Fonolleres a Granyanella, Cervera.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,640, which includes residential and commercial wastewater from the municipality of Cervera and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Segre River basin, which flows into the Ebro River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations of 12,640 PE, secondary treatment is required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE must provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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