LORQUI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lorquí, Región de Murcia, Spain

LORQUI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lorquí, a municipality in the Vega Media del Segura comarca of the Región de Murcia, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 20,388, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its address is Camino Soto de la Fuente, Lorquí, Vega Media del Segura, Región de Murcia, 30560. As a Spanish facility, LORQUI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that appropriate treatment standards are met to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this semi-arid area.

LORQUI plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows through the Vega Media del Segura and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for native fish species. The downstream environment is ecologically sensitive due to water scarcity and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.