Overview
GIBRALEON wastewater treatment plant serves Gibraleón, Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,384.
The GIBRALEON wastewater treatment plant is located in Gibraleón, within the Comarca Metropolitana de Huelva in Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 10,384 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Odiel River estuary near Huelva. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Doñana wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Odiel River basin, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Huelva. This estuarine environment supports a variety of fish and bird species and is part of a regionally important coastal ecosystem. The area is influenced by tidal dynamics and seasonal rainfall, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The GIBRALEON plant is located in Gibraleón, in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is Vía Verde del Litoral, El Pico, Gibraleón.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,384 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Odiel River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Huelva.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for larger plants.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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