Overview
Fernan Caballero wastewater treatment plant serves 4,000 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with advanced treatment. It discharges 287 cubic meters of treated water daily, supporting local water quality.
The Fernan Caballero wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Fernan Caballero, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 4,000 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the region's water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing pollutants such as nutrients and organic matter. The facility treats an average daily flow of 287 cubic meters, reflecting its capacity to handle the community's wastewater load effectively. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadiana River basin, a major hydrological system in central Spain. The Guadiana River flows westward, forming part of the border with Portugal before reaching the Gulf of Cadiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of these waters, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through the arid plains of Castilla-La Mancha and into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cadiz. The Guadiana supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water source for agriculture and wildlife. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The Fernan Caballero wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Fernan Caballero, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadiana River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cadiz.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment reflects local environmental requirements for sensitive areas.
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