JARANDILLA DE LA VERA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jarandilla de la Vera, Extremadura

The JARANDILLA DE LA VERA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Jarandilla de la Vera, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,400 people, placing it within the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these EU standards, ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The regulatory framework in Spain, transposing the directive, mandates permits and monitoring to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tagus River basin, one of the major river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain the ecological health of these waters.

The treated effluent from the JARANDILLA DE LA VERA plant flows into local streams that are part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, draining into the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic species and provide water for irrigation and human consumption. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the river's ecological balance.