JACARILLA BIGASTRO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jacarilla, Spain

The JACARILLA BIGASTRO wastewater treatment plant is located in Jacarilla, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of approximately 13,106 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated along the Corredor verde del Río Segura, a green corridor that follows the Segura River. As a facility operating under Spanish and EU regulations, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, with potential for more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a modest scale appropriate for the community it serves. The plant's compliance with EU directives ensures a baseline level of treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Segura River, which flows through the Vega Baja region and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream coastal environment.

The JACARILLA BIGASTRO plant discharges into the Segura River, which flows through the Vega Baja region and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River basin is ecologically significant, supporting irrigated agriculture and a variety of fish and bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both human use and ecosystem health.