LLUTXENT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Llutxent, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

LLUTXENT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Llutxent, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of approximately 5,752 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,180 cubic meters per day, and the current discharge volume is 274.48 cubic meters per day, indicating a utilization rate well below capacity. The treated wastewater from LLUTXENT is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Serpis River or other nearby streams. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the coastal areas of the Gulf of Valencia.

The plant discharges into the local watershed of the Serpis River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Valencia. The receiving waters support aquatic biodiversity and are used for agricultural irrigation. The region's Mediterranean climate means seasonal variations in flow, making consistent treatment important to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream coastal habitats.