Overview
The DOLORES CATRAL wastewater treatment plant serves the Catral area in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 16,229 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The DOLORES CATRAL wastewater treatment plant is located in Catral, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of around 16,229 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the immediate coast, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Segura River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism in the region. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of these waters.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Segura River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura basin supports irrigated agriculture and wetlands of ecological importance, including the Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Catral, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, specifically in the Barrio de los Dolores area.
The plant serves approximately 16,229 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Segura River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and possibly tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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