Overview
ISLA MAYOR wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Isla Mayor in Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 9,037.
The ISLA MAYOR wastewater treatment plant is located in Isla Mayor, a town in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,037 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a small to medium-scale treatment operation. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, ISLA MAYOR operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadalquivir River basin. The Guadalquivir River flows through Andalucía and empties into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The downstream environment includes the Doñana wetlands, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, making proper wastewater treatment critical for preserving water quality.
Environmental context
The ISLA MAYOR plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows through the fertile plains of Andalucía and empties into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes the Doñana wetlands, a vital habitat for migratory birds and diverse aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The ISLA MAYOR wastewater treatment plant is located in Isla Mayor, a town in the province of Seville, Andalucía, Spain. The address is Calle José María Pemán, Isla Mayor, Sevilla, Andalucía, 41140.
The ISLA MAYOR plant serves a population of 9,037 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Guadalquivir River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the ISLA MAYOR plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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