Overview
GUADASSUAR wastewater treatment plant serves Guadassuar in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 7,678. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
GUADASSUAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guadassuar, a municipality in the Ribera Alta comarca of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,678 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Parc Empresarial El Pla industrial estate suggests it handles both domestic and industrial wastewater. As a Spanish plant, GUADASSUAR is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized appropriately for the served population. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Cullera. The Júcar basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and drinking water supply in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
GUADASSUAR is situated inland in the Júcar River basin, approximately 50 km from the Mediterranean coast. The Júcar River flows through Valencia and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting wetlands and coastal habitats. The plant's effluent contributes to the river's flow, which is used for agriculture and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
GUADASSUAR is located in Guadassuar, in the Ribera Alta comarca of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its address is Carrer dels Traginers, Parc Empresarial El Pla.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,678 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, GUADASSUAR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required by EU directives, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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