Overview
Figueruelaspedrolacabanas del Ebroalcala de Ebro is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cabañas de Ebro, Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,102 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Figueruelaspedrolacabanas del Ebroalcala de Ebro is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cabañas de Ebro, within the Ribera Alta del Ebro comarca of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,102 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta, an ecologically significant area. The treatment plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ebro River basin, with treated effluent likely discharging into the Ebro River or its tributaries. The Ebro River flows eastward through Aragón and Catalonia before forming the Ebro Delta, a large wetland area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cabañas de Ebro, in the Ribera Alta del Ebro comarca of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 7,102 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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