Overview
CORBERA LLAURI wastewater treatment plant serves Llaurí, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 6,784.
CORBERA LLAURI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Llaurí, in the comarca of la Ribera Baixa, València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 6,784 and has a designed capacity of 1.00. It is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its role in protecting coastal waters. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met for inland and coastal discharge. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body is part of the Júcar River basin, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality for aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses along the Valencian coast.
Frequently asked questions
CORBERA LLAURI is located in Llaurí, in the comarca of la Ribera Baixa, València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 6,784 people.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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