Overview
The CEUTI wastewater treatment plant serves Ceutí in the Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population of 31,170. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The CEUTI wastewater treatment plant is located in Ceutí, a municipality in the Vega Media del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain. Serving a population of approximately 31,170, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under Spanish and European regulations. As a facility serving an agglomeration between 10,000 and 150,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent from the CEUTI plant is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River. The Segura River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this semi-arid area.
Environmental context
The CEUTI plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River is a vital watercourse in southeastern Spain, supporting irrigated agriculture and wetland ecosystems. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a region characterized by water scarcity and high agricultural demand.
Frequently asked questions
The CEUTI plant is located in Ceutí, in the Vega Media del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 31,170 people in Ceutí and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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