Overview
FUENDEJALON wastewater treatment plant serves Fuendejalón, Aragón, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,157. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FUENDEJALON is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fuendejalón, within the Campo de Borja region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 24,157, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Spanish facility, FUENDEJALON operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from FUENDEJALON is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ebro River basin, one of Spain's major river systems. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
FUENDEJALON's discharge contributes to the Ebro River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient loads and pollutants that could affect downstream habitats and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
FUENDEJALON is located in Fuendejalón, in the Campo de Borja region of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,157, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ebro River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, FUENDEJALON must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size, Spanish regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential additional nutrient removal if the discharge is in a sensitive area.
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