Overview
FONDARELLA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fondarella in Catalunya, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 35,134 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The FONDARELLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Fondarella, a municipality in the Pla d'Urgell comarca of Lleida, Catalunya, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 35,134, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River is one of the most important rivers in Spain, supporting diverse aquatic life and flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as the European eel and various migratory birds. The region's agricultural activities rely on the river's water quality, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for both ecological and economic sustainability.
Frequently asked questions
The FONDARELLA plant is located in Fondarella, in the Pla d'Urgell comarca of Lleida, Catalunya, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 35,134 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ebro River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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