Overview
LA POVEDA wastewater treatment plant serves Arganda del Rey, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, with a population equivalent of 51,799. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for aggl
LA POVEDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arganda del Rey, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 51,799, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Jarama River basin, which flows into the Tagus River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. As a Spanish facility, LA POVEDA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's environmental significance lies in its role in protecting the Jarama River and downstream Tagus River ecosystems. The Tagus River is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Proper treatment at LA POVEDA helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the river basin and the Atlantic coastal waters.
Environmental context
LA POVEDA discharges treated wastewater into the Jarama River, a tributary of the Tagus River, which flows westward through Spain and Portugal before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's location in the Comunidad de Madrid, a densely populated region, means its effluent quality directly affects downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
LA POVEDA is located in Arganda del Rey, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. Its address is Calle de la Serrería, Arganda del Rey, 28521.
LA POVEDA serves a population equivalent of 51,799, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Jarama River, which flows into the Tagus River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
LA POVEDA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. Spain implements this directive through national legislation.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment (tertiary) may be required to reduce nutrients.
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