Overview
LAS ROZAS wastewater treatment plant serves Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, treating wastewater for a population of 3,747. The plant operates under Spain's national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LAS ROZAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Las Rozas de Madrid, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,747 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU criteria. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine environments. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Tajo River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The surrounding area is part of the Madrid metropolitan region, with mixed urban and natural landscapes that benefit from proper wastewater management to protect local streams and groundwater.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland within the Tajo River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in the region's streams and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The LAS ROZAS plant is located in Las Rozas de Madrid, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. Its address is Camino del Pardo, Urbanización El Coto, Las Rozas de Madrid, 28231.
The plant serves a population of 3,747 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Tajo River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas requiring more advanced treatment.
For small agglomerations like LAS ROZAS, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for inland waters.
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