Overview
DEL TOYO wastewater treatment plant serves Almería, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per year. It treats wastewater from a population of 21,100.
DEL TOYO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Retamar, Almería, in the Andalucía region of Spain. It serves a population of approximately 21,100 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million cubic meters per year. As a Spanish facility, DEL TOYO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with the regulatory framework for inland communities in southern Spain. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the coastal ecosystem of Almería. Proper treatment helps protect downstream marine habitats and recreational waters.
Environmental context
DEL TOYO discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses in the Almería region. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
DEL TOYO is located in Retamar, Almería, in the Andalucía region of Spain.
DEL TOYO serves a population of approximately 21,100 people.
DEL TOYO discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, DEL TOYO, serving over 10,000 people, is required to provide secondary treatment to protect the receiving water environment.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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