Overview
CURSOS MEDIOS DEL IRATI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lónguida / Longida, Navarra, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,454 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CURSOS MEDIOS DEL IRATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lónguida / Longida, in the province of Navarra, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,454 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Pyrenees foothills, near the historic Irati railway route. 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 directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Irati River basin, which flows through the Pyrenees and eventually joins the Aragón River, a tributary of the Ebro River. The Ebro River drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in preserving the ecological health of the Irati River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Irati River, a tributary of the Aragón River, which flows into the Ebro River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Irati River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed, which is also used for irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lónguida / Longida, in the province of Navarra, Spain, near the historic Irati railway route in the Pyrenees foothills.
The plant serves approximately 3,454 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Irati River, which flows into the Aragón River, then the Ebro River, and ultimately reaches 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 and appropriate discharge standards to protect water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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