Overview
Herrera del Duque wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Herrera del Duque in Extremadura, Spain, with a population of 13,800. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Herrera del Duque wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Herrera del Duque, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,800 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, a major watercourse in southwestern Europe. The Guadiana River flows through Extremadura and forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before reaching the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the Carretera de Talavera de la Reina a Almadén, in Herrera del Duque, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 13,800 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz, protecting the water quality of this important river system.
As a medium agglomeration, the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), ensuring compliance with European water quality standards.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under EU law. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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