Overview
The EJEA DE LOS CABALLEROS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Ejea de los Caballeros in Aragón, Spain, with a population of approximately 47,099. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The EJEA DE LOS CABALLEROS wastewater treatment plant is located in the Barrio de la Llana area of Ejea de los Caballeros, a town in the Cinco Villas region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 47,099, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this semi-arid region of Spain.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through northeastern Spain before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse birdlife and aquatic species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, which is vital for agriculture and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Barrio de la Llana area of Ejea de los Caballeros, in the Cinco Villas region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 47,099 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ebro River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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