Overview
LA CAROLINA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of La Carolina in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
LA CAROLINA wastewater treatment plant is located in La Carolina, a municipality in the province of Jaén, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,051 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Spanish wastewater treatment facility, LA CAROLINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from LA CAROLINA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadalquivir River basin. The Guadalquivir River flows through Andalucía and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the ecological health of the Guadalquivir basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region.
Environmental context
LA CAROLINA's treated wastewater discharges into the local water system, which is part of the Guadalquivir River basin. The Guadalquivir River is the longest river in Andalucía and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a rich ecosystem that includes migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, which is vital for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
LA CAROLINA wastewater treatment plant is located in La Carolina, a municipality in the province of Jaén, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain.
LA CAROLINA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 24,051 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from LA CAROLINA is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Guadalquivir River basin. The Guadalquivir River flows through Andalucía and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, LA CAROLINA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
In Spain, wastewater treatment plants serving around 24,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to meet the standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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