Overview
LA GOLONDRINA wastewater treatment plant serves Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 520,000. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA GOLONDRINA is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 520,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Guadalquivir River basin, a vital waterway in southern Spain. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to comply with these regulations, ensuring effective pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent from LA GOLONDRINA is discharged into the Guadalquivir River, which flows through Andalucía and empties into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The Guadalquivir basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the sensitive estuarine environment of the Doñana area.
Environmental context
LA GOLONDRINA discharges into the Guadalquivir River, which flows southwest through Andalucía and into the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadalquivir basin is a critical ecological zone, supporting migratory bird populations and diverse aquatic species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this river, which is essential for agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
LA GOLONDRINA is located in Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, in the Fontanar de Quintos area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 520,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from LA GOLONDRINA is discharged into the Guadalquivir River, which flows into the Gulf of Cádiz.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal in sensitive catchments like the Guadalquivir basin.
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