Overview
EL BURGO DE EBRO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of El Burgo de Ebro in Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,540 residents as part of the Ebro River basin infrastructure.
EL BURGO DE EBRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Burgo de Ebro, a municipality in the province of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 7,540 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant operating within the European Union, it is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River, one of the major rivers in Spain. The Ebro River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through northeastern Spain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse bird species and aquatic habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river, which is vital for irrigation, recreation, and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in El Burgo de Ebro, a municipality in the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. Its address is GR-99, El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza.
The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ebro River. The Ebro River ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant helps protect the Ebro River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution and safeguarding water quality in the river basin.
As a plant serving approximately 7,540 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive aims to protect the environment from adverse effects of wastewater.
In Spain, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards. The specific process at EL BURGO DE EBRO is not publicly detailed, but it must comply with national and EU effluent quality requirements.
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