Overview
FUENTE EL SAZ wastewater treatment plant serves Fuente el Saz de Jarama in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,000 residents, supporting local water quality.
FUENTE EL SAZ is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fuente el Saz de Jarama, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 9,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. Its location in the Madrid region places it within a densely populated area with significant water management needs. As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The directive aims to protect water bodies from eutrophication and pollution. The plant is expected to meet these standards to comply with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Jarama River, a major tributary of the Tagus River. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting the Jarama and Tagus river ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jarama River basin, which flows into the Tagus River, one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, preventing nutrient overload and protecting downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fuente el Saz de Jarama, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, at La Sitania, El Salgar.
The plant serves approximately 9,003 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Jarama River, a tributary of the Tagus River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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