Overview
HUESCAR wastewater treatment plant serves Huéscar, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,383. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The HUESCAR wastewater treatment plant is located in Huéscar, a municipality in the province of Granada, Andalucía, southern Spain. Serving a population of approximately 15,383, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, addressing the needs of this inland community. 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 (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent). The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in parts of Andalucía. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, one of Spain's major river systems. The Guadalquivir flows southwest through Andalucía and discharges into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows through Andalucía to the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadalquivir supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and estuaries that are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The HUESCAR plant is located in Huéscar, a municipality in the province of Granada, Andalucía, southern Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 15,383 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Guadalquivir River basin, which ultimately flows into 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 additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal is also mandated.
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