Overview
GUADALCANAL wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Guadalcanal in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for small agglomerations.
The GUADALCANAL wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guadalcanal, in the province of Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 6,022 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in southern Spain. 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 populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment, including agricultural and natural areas.
Environmental context
The GUADALCANAL plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Guadalquivir River basin, one of Spain's major river systems. The Guadalquivir flows southwest through Andalucía and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and natural habitats that support diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The GUADALCANAL wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guadalcanal, in the province of Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 6,022 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Guadalquivir River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations unless the receiving waters are sensitive.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, unless the discharge is into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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