Overview
Fregenal de la Sierra wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fregenal de la Sierra in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,200 residents.
The Fregenal de la Sierra wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fregenal de la Sierra, within the Sierra Suroeste comarca of Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,200 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish treatment 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's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadiana River basin, which flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows through Extremadura and into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a variety of aquatic species and providing water for irrigation. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall means that maintaining water quality is crucial for both ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fregenal de la Sierra, in the Sierra Suroeste comarca of Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 11,200 residents of Fregenal de la Sierra and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Guadiana River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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