Overview
LA MUELA PLAZA wastewater treatment plant serves Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,417. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland commun
LA MUELA PLAZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the La Almozara district of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 12,417, it is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city of Zaragoza, a major urban center in the Ebro River basin. As a plant in the European Union, LA MUELA PLAZA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000, which applies to this facility. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting the local water environment. The treated effluent from LA MUELA PLAZA is discharged into the Ebro River system, which flows through Zaragoza and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta is an ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the river and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River, which flows through Zaragoza and drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The Ebro Delta is a critical habitat for numerous fish and bird species, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
LA MUELA PLAZA is located in the La Almozara district of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,417 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ebro River, which flows through Zaragoza and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, LA MUELA PLAZA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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