Overview
CONSUEGRA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Consuegra in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 14,278 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CONSUEGRA wastewater treatment plant is located in Consuegra, a town in the province of Toledo, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 14,278, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus flows through central Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream, the river forms the Tagus Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The CONSUEGRA plant is located in Consuegra, a town in the province of Toledo, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,278, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from the CONSUEGRA plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, CONSUEGRA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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