Overview
JUMILLA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Jumilla in the Region of Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 55,261. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The JUMILLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Jumilla, a municipality in the Altiplano region of Murcia, southeastern Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of 55,261, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As part of Spain's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing municipal sewage for this inland community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are scarce, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting agricultural reuse in this important wine-producing area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea at Guardamar del Segura. The Segura is a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in southeastern Spain, but suffers from periodic droughts and high water demand. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats, including coastal wetlands and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The JUMILLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Jumilla, a municipality in the Altiplano region of Murcia, southeastern Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 55,261, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Segura River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the 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 UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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