DENIA EL VERGER Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dénia, Comunitat Valenciana

DENIA EL VERGER is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dénia, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of 4,552 and is situated near the Mediterranean coast, reflecting the area's coastal and tourism-driven environment. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing municipal sewage for this part of the Marina Alta comarca. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar), indicating it is sized for its served population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body is part of the coastal watershed of the Marina Alta region, which includes seasonal rivers and streams that drain into the sea. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the ecological health of the Mediterranean.

The DENIA EL VERGER plant discharges into the coastal watershed of the Marina Alta region, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The area features seasonal rivers like the Riu Racons, which flow into the sea, supporting coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. The Mediterranean coast here is ecologically sensitive, hosting seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds that require protection from nutrient pollution and pathogens. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to maintaining water quality for tourism, fisheries, and the region's natural heritage.