CERVERA DEL MAESTRE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cervera del Maestre, Spain

CERVERA DEL MAESTRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Cervera del Maestre, a municipality in the Baix Maestrat region of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 1,098 and is situated near the Mediterranean coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. With a designed capacity of 2,025 m³/day and a discharge volume of 198.77 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's marine and coastal habitats.

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses in the Baix Maestrat region. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect downstream ecosystems.