Overview
FUENTIDUENA wastewater treatment plant serves Fuentidueña de Tajo in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a small population of 917, with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
FUENTIDUENA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fuentidueña de Tajo, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. The plant serves a small population of 917 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this inland community. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 224.49 m³/day, the facility has ample capacity for future growth. As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the EU directive requires appropriate treatment to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, ultimately flowing into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus River supports a variety of fish species, including the endangered European eel, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and the river's estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The FUENTIDUENA plant is located at Cañada Real Soriana Oriental, Fuentidueña de Tajo, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 917 residents in Fuentidueña de Tajo and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network that flows into the Tagus River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a small agglomeration serving under 2,000 population equivalent, the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment under the EU directive. Its secondary treatment meets the standard for such communities.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typical, as mandated by the EU directive. This biological process effectively reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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