Overview
GUADALUPE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Guadalupe in Extremadura, Spain, with a population of approximately 10,500. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GUADALUPE wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guadalupe, within the province of Cáceres in the Extremadura region of Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in inland Extremadura places it within the Tagus River basin, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's design capacity and operational status are not publicly reported, but it is expected to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that feed into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, including irrigation and drinking water supplies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows westward through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports a variety of fish species and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The surrounding Extremadura region is known for its Mediterranean climate and seasonal rainfall, which can affect river flow and dilution capacity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
The GUADALUPE plant is located in the town of Guadalupe, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is on the road from Miajadas to the Toledo province border.
The plant serves approximately 10,500 residents in the Guadalupe area, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Tagus River basin, which flows through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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