Overview
CORRAL DE ALMAGUER wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Corral de Almaguer in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,043 residents.
The CORRAL DE ALMAGUER wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Corral de Almaguer, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,043 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it 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 appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, 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 local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Tagus River basin, which is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream, the river flows through the Tagus Estuary, a ecologically sensitive area that serves as an important migratory corridor for birds and supports rich biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the road from Villacañas to Corral de Almaguer, in the municipality of Corral de Almaguer, Toledo province, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 6,043 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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