Overview
ES BENICARLO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 48,238 people in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ES BENICARLO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Spain, serving a population of approximately 48,238 people. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, reflecting its role in managing wastewater from a medium-sized agglomeration. As a Spanish facility, ES BENICARLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge necessitates compliance with stringent environmental standards to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains to the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ES BENICARLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 48,238 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 15,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive zones.
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