Overview
HINOJOSA DEL DUQUE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Hinojosa del Duque in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,514 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
HINOJOSA DEL DUQUE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hinojosa del Duque, a town in the province of Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 14,514 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadalquivir basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern Spain.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Guadalquivir River basin. The Guadalquivir River flows southwest through Andalucía and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. This basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically significant for migratory birds and fish. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences the river's flow and the dilution capacity for treated wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hinojosa del Duque, a town in the province of Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,514 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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