Overview
GIMILEO wastewater treatment plant serves the small agglomeration of Gimileo in La Rioja, Spain. The facility treats wastewater from approximately 1,540 residents under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
GIMILEO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gimileo, a small municipality in the autonomous community of La Rioja, northern Spain. The plant serves a population of roughly 1,540 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Ebro River basin places it within a region known for viticulture and agricultural activity. As a small agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. For communities under 2,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring that the effluent meets quality standards to protect the receiving environment. The plant's operational details and treatment process are managed by the local authority in compliance with national regulations. The treated effluent from GIMILEO likely discharges into a tributary of the Ebro River, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The Ebro basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
GIMILEO is situated in the Ebro River basin, one of Spain's largest and most ecologically significant watersheds. The Ebro River flows approximately 930 kilometers to the Mediterranean Sea, forming the Ebro Delta, a vital wetland and migratory bird habitat. The plant's discharge, after treatment, enters local streams that feed into the Ebro, supporting aquatic life and agricultural water use in the region. The area's Mediterranean climate and intensive agriculture underscore the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The GIMILEO plant is located in the municipality of Gimileo, in the province of La Rioja, northern Spain. Its postal address is Gimileo, La Rioja, 26220, Espana.
The plant serves approximately 1,540 residents, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent from GIMILEO is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, GIMILEO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent to protect the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations like Gimileo, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, designed to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The exact process may vary based on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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