Overview
FUENTE DE PIEDRA II is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,000 people in Fuente de Piedra, Andalucía, Spain. It discharges 362.49 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
FUENTE DE PIEDRA II is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Fuente de Piedra, a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,000 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this inland community. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into the local environment. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary standards, likely incorporating nutrient removal or disinfection processes to protect sensitive receiving waters. The designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day aligns with the population served, indicating adequate infrastructure for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Guadalhorce River basin. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is home to the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon, a significant wetland area that supports diverse birdlife, including flamingos. The plant's advanced treatment helps preserve water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalhorce River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Málaga. The nearby Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is a critical wetland for migratory birds and supports a rich ecosystem. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
FUENTE DE PIEDRA II is located in Fuente de Piedra, a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the Fuente de Piedra area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Guadalhorce River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary standards to include processes like nutrient removal or disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a Spanish plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The advanced treatment here exceeds these requirements.
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