Overview
CUEVAS DE ALMANZORA wastewater treatment plant serves Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 10,200 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
The CUEVAS DE ALMANZORA wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuevas del Almanzora, a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalucía, southern Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Regulatory compliance is expected. The plant discharges into the local watershed, likely the Almanzora River or its tributaries, which flow into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast. The area is semi-arid, and the river supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means treated effluent may influence coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Almanzora River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea along the Almería coast. The river is a key water resource for agriculture in the region, and its lower reaches support riparian habitats and migratory birds. The Mediterranean coastal waters near the mouth are ecologically sensitive, hosting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cuevas del Almanzora, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,200 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Almanzora River or its tributaries, which flow 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 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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