FONT DE LA PEDRA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Muro de Alcoy, Comunitat Valenciana

FONT DE LA PEDRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Muro de Alcoy, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 149,550, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems, including rivers and coastal waters, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants. Its location in a semi-arid Mediterranean climate underscores the importance of water reuse and efficient treatment.

The plant discharges into local rivers that flow toward the Mediterranean Sea, passing through the Serpis River basin. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its Mediterranean climate and seasonal water flows. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality in coastal areas and supporting agricultural and recreational uses.