Overview
CORONADA LA wastewater treatment plant serves La Coronada, Extremadura, Spain, with a population of 5,800. It is an inland facility operating under EU regulations.
CORONADA LA is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Coronada, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines. Its inland location places it away from coastal discharge points, reducing direct marine impact. As a Spanish facility, CORONADA LA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are aligned with national regulations that implement the directive, ensuring compliance with effluent standards for inland waters. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadiana River basin, a major hydrological system in southwestern Spain. This basin supports agricultural irrigation and sustains diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Guadiana River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The basin supports irrigated agriculture and wetlands that are important for migratory birds. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, preventing nutrient enrichment and safeguarding biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
CORONADA LA is located in La Coronada, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 5,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadiana River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, CORONADA LA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under EU regulations, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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