Overview
LA RODA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of La Roda in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 27,833 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA RODA is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Roda, Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 27,833, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its inland location, far from the coast, influences its discharge and treatment requirements. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational context is shaped by Spain's national implementation of this directive, which sets standards for effluent quality and monitoring. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Júcar River basin and then into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Júcar River, which supports agricultural irrigation, aquatic ecosystems, and downstream communities. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological balance of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. Protecting this river from nutrient enrichment and pathogens is critical for maintaining water quality in the lower Júcar and the coastal areas of Valencia.
Frequently asked questions
LA RODA is located in La Roda, Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 27,833 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrological network, which flows into the Júcar River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Júcar River, which supports aquatic ecosystems, agriculture, and downstream communities.
As a medium agglomeration, LA RODA is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), with potential for advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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