Overview
CUENCA DEL CARRAIXET is a large wastewater treatment plant serving 262,576 people in València, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for agglomerations over 150,000 PE in sensitive ar
CUENCA DEL CARRAIXET is a major wastewater treatment plant located in València, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. Serving a population of 262,576, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring robust treatment infrastructure to protect the local environment. As a plant of this scale in Spain, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units) supports its role in managing municipal wastewater from a significant urban population. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via the Turia River basin or coastal outfalls. The receiving environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal waters that support diverse marine life and are important for regional tourism and fisheries. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining water quality in the València metropolitan area and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Turia River or nearby coastal channels. The coastal waters of the Comunitat Valenciana support seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are vital for biodiversity. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these sensitive ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
CUENCA DEL CARRAIXET is located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of 262,576, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Turia River basin or coastal outfalls, supporting the local water cycle.
As a plant serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD's large agglomeration category, requiring secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, with tertiary treatment for nutrient removal in sensitive coastal zones, in line with EU directives.
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