CHIVA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cheste, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

The CHIVA wastewater treatment plant is located in Cheste, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 35,833, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The treated wastewater from CHIVA likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and tourism. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in downstream coastal areas.