Overview
EL RAAL wastewater treatment plant serves the Murcia metropolitan area in Spain's Región de Murcia. It treats wastewater from approximately 18,152 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
EL RAAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in the El Raal district of Murcia, within the Región de Murcia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 18,152 people as part of the Murcia metropolitan area's sanitation infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management system. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet environmental standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent from EL RAAL is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows through the Murcia region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
EL RAAL discharges into the Segura River basin, a vital watercourse in southeastern Spain that drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River supports irrigated agriculture and diverse aquatic habitats in a semi-arid climate. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal wetlands and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
EL RAAL is located in the El Raal district of Murcia, in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It serves the Murcia metropolitan area.
EL RAAL serves approximately 18,152 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from EL RAAL is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows through the Murcia region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
EL RAAL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect receiving water bodies.
In Spain, plants serving populations of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU directives and national water quality standards.
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