Overview
EL EJIDO wastewater treatment plant serves El Ejido, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 52,930. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The EL EJIDO wastewater treatment plant is located in El Ejido, a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of 52,930, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to Spanish and European wastewater treatment standards. As a facility in Spain, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's location in a coastal region may necessitate additional nutrient removal to protect marine waters, as per the directive's requirements for sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The surrounding area is part of the Alboran Sea basin, an ecologically significant marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for species. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The EL EJIDO plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Alboran Sea, which connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is an important migratory route for sea turtles and cetaceans. The plant's location near the coast means that effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The EL EJIDO plant is located in El Ejido, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is AL-9036, El Campo, Paraíso al Mar, Balerma, El Ejido, Almería, 04712.
The plant serves a population of 52,930, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the EL EJIDO plant is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or directly, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people. Coastal plants may also need tertiary treatment to protect sensitive marine areas.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like EL EJIDO, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal is often required to prevent eutrophication in marine waters.
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