Overview
Madrigueras wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Madrigueras in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,055 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Madrigueras wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Madrigueras, in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,055 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture and diverse aquatic habitats. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for both ecological health and human use. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Madrigueras wastewater treatment plant is located on the road from Madrigueras to Motilleja, in the municipality of Madrigueras, province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The Madrigueras WWTP serves approximately 8,055 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Madrigueras plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, Madrigueras operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in freshwater areas are generally required to provide secondary treatment. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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