Overview
LA RANILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Alcalá de Guadaíra, Spain, with a population equivalent of 298,609. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA RANILLA is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Alcalá de Guadaíra, within the province of Sevilla in Andalucía, Spain. Serving a population equivalent of 298,609, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters. As a large-scale plant in Spain, LA RANILLA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring compliance with Spanish water quality regulations. The treated effluent from LA RANILLA is discharged into the Guadaíra River, a tributary of the Guadalquivir River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically important, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
LA RANILLA discharges into the Guadaíra River, which flows into the Guadalquivir River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadalquivir basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's location in a semi-arid Mediterranean climate means water resources are under pressure, making treated wastewater reuse and pollution control essential for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural needs.
Frequently asked questions
LA RANILLA is located in Alcalá de Guadaíra, in the province of Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain.
LA RANILLA serves a population equivalent of 298,609, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from LA RANILLA is discharged into the Guadaíra River, a tributary of the Guadalquivir River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
LA RANILLA operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations over 150,000 population equivalent in Spain, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive areas like the Guadalquivir basin.
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