Overview
LANDETE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Landete in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,375 and discharges 866 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The LANDETE wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Landete, in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a small population of approximately 1,375 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 866 cubic meters of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment by reducing pollutant loads before discharge. Its operation supports the ecological health of the receiving waters and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The LANDETE plant discharges into a small stream that is part of the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Gulf of Valencia. The Júcar basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and human consumption in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological balance of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The LANDETE plant is located in the municipality of Landete, in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is Camino del Hondo, Casas de Mijares, Landete, 16330.
The plant serves a population of 1,375 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants. This is the standard treatment level required for small agglomerations under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that feeds into the Júcar River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The plant helps protect these waters from pollution.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) to protect the environment. The plant's secondary treatment meets these standards.
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