Overview
Magallón wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Magallón in Aragón, Spain. It provides secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for a population of approximately 10,500.
The Magallón wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Magallón, in the province of Zaragoza, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,489 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges. The plant is expected to meet the secondary treatment standards mandated by the directive. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this region, protecting downstream habitats and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Environmental context
The Magallón plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Spain. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Ebro Delta, a region of high ecological value.
Frequently asked questions
The Magallón wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Magallón, in the province of Zaragoza, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,489 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect the environment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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