CULLERA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cullera, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

The CULLERA wastewater treatment plant is located in Cullera, a coastal town in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 77,163 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, highlighting its importance in protecting coastal water quality. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's capacity of 1.00 suggests it is designed to handle the wastewater load from the local population. The regulatory framework ensures that discharges meet standards to safeguard the environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via local watercourses. The receiving environment includes the coastal waters of the Gulf of Valencia, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of this sensitive coastal area.

The CULLERA plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Valencia. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The plant's location near the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to avoid eutrophication and protect the local marine ecosystem, which is also important for tourism and fishing.