Overview
IBI wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Ibi in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 36,403.
The IBI wastewater treatment plant is located in Ibi, a municipality in the province of Alicante within the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 36,403, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a facility operating within the European Union, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The IBI plant discharges into the local river system that flows through the Comunitat Valenciana region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and reliance on water resources for irrigation and tourism. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The IBI plant is located in Ibi, a municipality in the province of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 36,403 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows through the Comunitat Valenciana region and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the IBI plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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