LORIGUILLA MASIA DEL CONDE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Loriguilla, Spain

LORIGUILLA MASIA DEL CONDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loriguilla, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The facility serves a population of 1,906 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,833 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 342.90 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream water bodies, including rivers and coastal areas.

The plant discharges into the Turia River basin, which flows through the Valencian Community and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting coastal water quality and marine habitats.