Overview
JACA wastewater treatment plant serves Jaca, a town in the Aragón region of Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 28,135 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The JACA wastewater treatment plant is located in Jaca, a town in the province of Huesca, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 28,135 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ebro River basin. As a plant operating in Spain, JACA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these standards to protect the local environment. The treated wastewater from JACA is discharged into the local hydrological network, which feeds into the Aragón River, a tributary of the Ebro River. The Ebro River flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta, a region of significant ecological importance. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in this watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The JACA plant discharges into the Aragón River, which flows into the Ebro River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The JACA wastewater treatment plant is located in Jaca, a town in the province of Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The JACA plant serves approximately 28,135 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from JACA is discharged into the local hydrological network, which feeds into the Aragón River, a tributary of the Ebro River.
The JACA plant helps protect the Aragón River and the downstream Ebro River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the ecologically important Ebro Delta.
As a plant serving a population of 28,135, JACA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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