Overview
Fortuna wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fortuna in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 7,436.
The Fortuna wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fortuna, within the Region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It serves a population of approximately 7,436 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Region of Murcia is a semi-arid area where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Segura River basin, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar. The Segura River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for irrigation in the Murcia region. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Fortuna wastewater treatment plant is located on Carretera Fortuna - La Matanza, in the town of Fortuna, within the Region of Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,436 residents in the town of Fortuna and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Segura River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, the Fortuna plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment (typically secondary) for small agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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