Overview
Librilla wastewater treatment plant in Región de Murcia, Spain, serves 4,825 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 662 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 16,500 m³/day.
The Librilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Librilla, within the Bajo Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain. This facility serves a population of approximately 4,825 residents, providing advanced treatment to meet stringent environmental standards. As an advanced treatment plant, Librilla goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 16,500 m³/day and currently treats 662 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and large agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the downstream environment, including the Mar Menor coastal lagoon, a ecologically sensitive area that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Mar Menor coastal lagoon. This lagoon is a highly productive ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and is sensitive to nutrient inputs. Advanced treatment at Librilla helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating the risk of algal blooms and maintaining water quality in this important coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Librilla WWTP is located in the municipality of Librilla, in the Bajo Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain. Its address is Camino Casa Curica, Librilla, 30892.
The plant serves approximately 4,825 residents of Librilla and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to produce high-quality effluent that meets strict environmental standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. This directive requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant protects the Segura River basin and the Mediterranean Sea, particularly the Mar Menor coastal lagoon, by reducing nutrient pollution and preventing eutrophication in this ecologically sensitive area.
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