Overview
HUERCAL OVERA wastewater treatment plant serves Huércal-Overa, Andalucía, Spain, treating wastewater for approximately 11,323 people. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, and it operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Wast
The HUERCAL OVERA wastewater treatment plant is located in Huércal-Overa, a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalucía, southern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,323, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Almanzora River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural economy make water quality management critical for both ecological health and irrigation reuse.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Almanzora River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Almería. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in the river is essential for both ecological balance and human use, including irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The HUERCAL OVERA plant is located in Huércal-Overa, a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalucía, southern Spain. Its address is Senda de La Santa, Huércal-Overa, Almería, 04600.
The plant serves approximately 11,323 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Almanzora River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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