Overview
FUENMAYOR wastewater treatment plant serves Fuenmayor, La Rioja, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,306 residents, operating under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
FUENMAYOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fuenmayor, La Rioja, Spain. It serves a population of around 11,306 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in the Ebro River basin. As a Spanish facility, FUENMAYOR operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards. The treated effluent from FUENMAYOR is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ebro River, one of Spain's major rivers flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Ebro basin's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
FUENMAYOR's discharge contributes to the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro is a vital water resource in northeastern Spain, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the basin, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
FUENMAYOR is located in Fuenmayor, La Rioja, Spain, at Camino de Fuenmayora El Cortijo, Fuenmayor, La Rioja, 26360.
FUENMAYOR serves approximately 11,306 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from FUENMAYOR is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Ebro River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, FUENMAYOR is subject to the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for medium-sized agglomerations, with potential tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards in sensitive basins like the Ebro.
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