LLOSA DE RANES Wastewater Treatment Plant, la Llosa de Ranes, Spain

LLOSA DE RANES is a wastewater treatment plant located in la Llosa de Ranes, a municipality in the comarca of la Costera, within the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,377 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 10,537 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 697.16 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting both agricultural irrigation and downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea near Cullera. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and the river's delta is an ecologically sensitive area. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and maintains water quality for downstream uses such as irrigation and recreation.